Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 15:12

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 5:12PM CDT until June 21 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Richland County in southeastern Illinois... Southeastern Clay County in south central Illinois... * Until 600 PM CDT. * At 512 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Clay City, or near Flora, moving east 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... Clay City and Sailor Springs around 515 PM CDT. Noble around 520 PM CDT. Olney Noble Airport around 525 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Olney.
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: 
Clay, IL; Richland, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL