Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 13:53

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 3:53PM CDT until June 21 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 353 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... Shobonier.
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