Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 5:14PM CDT until June 17 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 514 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Macon, or 12 miles south of Decatur, moving east at
50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Christian and southern Macon Counties, including the
following locations... Boody, Elwin, Hervey City, and Oakley.
This also includes Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial and
Spitler Woods State Natural Area.
This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 130 and 139.
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:
Christian, IL; Macon, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov