Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 5:32PM CDT until June 17 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 531 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tuscola, moving east at 55 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...
Tuscola around 535 PM CDT.
Villa Grove and Camargo around 540 PM CDT.
Newman around 550 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Murdock, Fairland, Longview, and Garrett.
This includes Interstate 57 between mile markers 210 and 220.
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:
Champaign, IL; Douglas, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov