Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 4:17PM CDT until June 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 416 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Monticello, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Monticello and Ivesdale around 420 PM CDT.
Sadorus around 425 PM CDT.
Tolono and Pesotum around 430 PM CDT.
Philo around 440 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Fairland.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 214 and 231.
Interstate 72 between mile markers 159 and 169.
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.
Area Description:
Champaign, IL; Douglas, IL; Piatt, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: