Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06-21-2026 18:28

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 8:28PM CDT until June 21 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 6:28pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northern White County in southeastern Illinois... Southeastern Wayne County in south central Illinois... Southwestern Wabash County in southeastern Illinois... Southern Edwards County in southeastern Illinois... * Until 915 PM CDT. * At 828 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 11 miles southeast of Fairfield, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Grayville around 835 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mill Shoals and Burnt Prairie. This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 111 and 130.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 9:15 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 9:15 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Edwards, IL; Wabash, IL; Wayne, IL; White, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY