Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 3:52PM CDT until June 21 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 352 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Shobonier, or 11
miles south of Vandalia, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado near Pittsburg, IL.
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...
Vernon, St. Paul, Kinmundy, Loogootee, St. Peter, Farina and La
Clede.
This includes the following State Parks...
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 127 and 135.
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; Marion, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: