Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 20 at 7:39PM CDT until September 20 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
TORILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
Northeastern Clay County in south central Illinois...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 739 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sailor Springs, or 10 miles northeast of Flora,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Sailor Springs around 745 PM CDT.
Noble and Olney Noble Airport around 755 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Olney.
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:
Clay, IL; Richland, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov