Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 15:37

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 5:37PM CDT until June 21 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 537 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Wayne City, or 10 miles west of Fairfield, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Emergency management 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... Fairfield around 540 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Jeffersonville and Sims.
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: 
Wayne, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY