Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 18:15

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 8:15PM CDT until June 21 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 814 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles southeast of Wayne City, or 8 miles southwest of Fairfield, moving east at 20 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. Locations impacted include... Mill Shoals and Burnt Prairie. This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 102 and 116.
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: 
Hamilton, IL; Wayne, IL; White, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY