Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 18:16

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 8:16PM CDT until June 21 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 6:16pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 816 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Windsor, or 7 miles east of Shelbyville, moving east at 35 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... Windsor around 820 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Trowbridge, Clarksburg, Strasburg, and Lakewood. This also includes Hidden Springs State Forest.
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: 
Shelby, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL