Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 14:46

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 4:46PM CDT until June 21 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southern Crawford County in east central Illinois... Southeastern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois... * Until 545 PM CDT. * At 446 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Ste. Marie, or 7 miles southeast of Newton, 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. * This dangerous storm will be near... Ste. Marie around 450 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Robinson, Flat Rock and Palestine.
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: 
Crawford, IL; Jasper, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL