Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 14:31

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 4:31PM CDT until June 21 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 431 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Stephen Forbes Station, or 14 miles northeast of Salem, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Fire Department 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... Louisville around 445 PM CDT. Clay City and Sailor Springs around 500 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Ingraham and Iola.
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: 
Clay, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL