Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/17/2026 17:32

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 7:32PM CDT until June 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 731 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Marshall, moving east at 45 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... Marshall around 735 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lincoln Trail State Park, Darwin, Dennison, Sandford, Oliver, and Clarksville. This also includes Lincoln Trail State Park. This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 138 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