Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 6:59PM CDT until June 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 4:59pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 659 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Jeisyville, or 10
miles west of Taylorville, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter 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...
Taylorville, Kincaid, and Jeisyville around 705 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sangchris Lake State Park, Willeys, Sharpsburg, Taylorville Municipal
Airport, Langleyville, Bulpitt, and Tovey.
This also includes Sangchris Lake State Park.
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:
Christian, IL; Sangamon, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: