Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 14:12

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 4:12PM CDT until June 21 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 412 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Newton, 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... Willow Hill around 415 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Yale, Sam Parr State Park, and Hunt City. This also includes Sam Parr 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: 
Crawford, IL; Jasper, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL