Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 4:12PM CDT until June 21 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 412 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kinmundy, or 10 miles north of Salem, moving east at
45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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.
Locations impacted include...
St. Paul, Kinmundy, Loogootee, St. Peter, Farina, Stephen Forbes
Station 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: