Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 17:12

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 7:12PM CDT until June 21 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 5:12pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 712 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Fairfield, moving east at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Wayne and northwestern Edwards Counties, including the following locations... Mount Erie and Jeffersonville.
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