Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 13:37

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 3:37PM CDT until June 21 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 336 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Louisville, or 9 miles north of Flora, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. 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... Bible Grove around 340 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Wakefield, Wendelin, and Ingraham. This also includes Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area.
Instruction: 
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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: 
Clay, IL; Effingham, IL; Jasper, IL; Richland, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL