Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 5:57PM CDT until June 21 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 557 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Sumner, or 10
miles east of Olney, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar 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.
This tornado will be near...
Sumner around 600 PM CDT.
Bridgeport around 605 PM CDT.
Lawrenceville around 610 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Claremont, Red Hills State Park, and Billett.
This also includes Red Hills State Park.
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:
Lawrence, IL; Richland, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov