Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 13:59

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 3:59PM CDT until June 21 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Coles County in east central Illinois... Northwestern Clark County in east central Illinois... Northeastern Cumberland County in east central Illinois... * Until 445 PM CDT. * At 358 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Toledo, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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 dangerous storm will be near... Janesville around 405 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Westfield. This also includes Fox Ridge State Park.
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; Coles, IL; Cumberland, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL