Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 8:14PM CDT until June 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 814 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Teutopolis, or near Effingham, moving east at 50 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Montrose around 820 PM CDT.
Hidalgo around 835 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Sigel,
Trowbridge, Rose Hill, and Woodbury.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 158 and 176.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 92 and 119.
Instruction:
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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:
Cumberland, IL; Effingham, IL; Jasper, IL; Shelby, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: