Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 7:24PM CDT until June 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 5:24pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 723 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles north of Martinsville, or 8 miles west of
Marshall, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Marshall around 730 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lincoln Trail State Park, Darwin, Clarksville, Dennison, Sandford,
and Oliver.
This also includes Lincoln Trail State Park.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 134 and 154.
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:
Clark, IL; Edgar, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: