Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 5:24PM CDT until June 21 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 3:24pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 524 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Shobonier, or 11 miles south of Vandalia, 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.
Locations impacted include...
Vernon, Shobonier, Patoka, St. Paul and Alma.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois near exit 127.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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:
Fayette, IL; Marion, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov