Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 16:54

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 6:54PM CDT until June 21 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northern Wayne County in south central Illinois... Northwestern Edwards County in southeastern Illinois... * Until 745 PM CDT. * At 654 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Cisne, or 9 miles northwest of Fairfield, moving east at 30 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... Cisne around 700 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount Erie, Jeffersonville, and Johnsonville.
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: 
Edwards, IL; Wayne, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY