Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 5:23PM CDT until June 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 3:23pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
TORILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Moultrie County in central Illinois...
Northeastern Shelby County in central Illinois...
Southern Piatt County in central Illinois...
East central Macon County in central Illinois...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 523 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Moweaqua, or 14 miles south of Decatur, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Bethany around 540 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sullivan and Allenville.
This also includes Eagle Creek State Park, Wolf Creek State Park, and
Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area.
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:
Macon, IL; Moultrie, IL; Piatt, IL; Shelby, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: