Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 18:12

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 8:12PM CDT until June 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern White County in southeastern Illinois... Northern Hamilton County in south central Illinois... * Until 900 PM CDT. * At 812 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Mcleansboro, moving east at 25 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. * This dangerous storm will be near... Mcleansboro around 815 PM CDT. Enfield around 830 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Springerton and Mill Shoals.
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: 
Hamilton, IL; White, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY