Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/17/2026 18:39

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 8:39PM CDT until June 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 6:39pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Fayette County in south central Illinois... * Until 915 PM CDT. * At 839 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Wrights Corner, or 13 miles northeast of Vandalia, moving east at 60 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 tornado will be near... Wrights Corner and St. Elmo around 845 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 70 in Illinois near exit 76.
Instruction: 
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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: 
Fayette, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO