Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 17:19

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 7:19PM CDT until June 21 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 718 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Sesser, or near Rend Lake Area, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters 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... Rend Lake Area around 725 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Ina, Nason, and Bonnie. This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 75 and 85.
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: 
Franklin, IL; Jefferson, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY