Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 15:40

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 5:40PM CDT until June 21 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Marion County in south central Illinois... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 540 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Salem, moving east at 20 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. * Locations impacted include... Salem, Cartter, Iuka and Helm. This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois near exit 116.
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