Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/17/2026 15:11

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 5:11PM CDT until June 17 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 3:11pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Christian County in central Illinois... Western Moultrie County in central Illinois... North central Shelby County in central Illinois... South central Macon County in central Illinois... * Until 545 PM CDT. * At 511 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Moweaqua, or 14 miles southwest of Decatur, 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... Moweaqua around 515 PM CDT.
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: 
Christian, IL; Macon, IL; Moultrie, IL; Shelby, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL