Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 17:43

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 7:43PM CDT until June 21 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 743 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Albion, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 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... Albion around 750 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bellmont, Keensburg, Browns, and Bone Gap.
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: 
Edwards, IL; Wabash, IL; Wayne, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY