Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 6:50PM CDT until June 17 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 4:50pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 649 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Vermilion, or 7 miles south of Paris, moving east at
45 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.
Locations impacted include...
Paris, Vermilion, Dennison, Sandford, and Oliver.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 153 and 154.
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:
Clark, IL; Edgar, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov