Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 4:38PM CDT until June 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 438 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located north of Springfield
Capital Airport, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Mechanicsburg, Dawson, and Buffalo around 445 PM CDT.
Illiopolis around 455 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Fancy
Prairie, Spaulding, and Cantrall.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 55 between mile markers 100 and 113.
Interstate 72 between mile markers 107 and 124.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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:
Logan, IL; Menard, IL; Sangamon, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: