Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 16:23

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 6:23PM CDT until June 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 623 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Albion, 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... Albion around 630 PM CDT. Mount Carmel around 640 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bellmont and Bone Gap.
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: 
Edwards, IL; Wabash, IL; Wayne, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov