Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 8:21PM CDT until June 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:21pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
TORILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Southeastern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...
* Until 900 PM CDT.
* At 821 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located over Montrose, or 8 miles east of Effingham, moving
east at 45 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...
Hidalgo around 835 PM CDT.
This also includes Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 106 and 120.
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; Jasper, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: