Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 8:38PM CDT until June 17 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:38pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
TORILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Crawford County in east central Illinois...
Southern Clark County in east central Illinois...
* Until 930 PM CDT.
* At 838 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hidalgo, or 8 miles north of Newton, moving east
at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Robinson and Palestine.
This also includes Crawford County Fish and Wildlife Area.
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; Crawford, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: