Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 14:24

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 4:24PM CDT until June 21 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 424 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Kinmundy, or 13 miles northeast of Salem, moving east at 40 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... Kinmundy and Farina. This includes the following State Parks... Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
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: 
Marion, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO