Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 14:15

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 4:15PM CDT until June 21 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 415 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Janesville, or near Charleston, 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... Westfield around 425 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Fox Ridge State Park. 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