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Tornado Warning 76, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this tornado warning at Jun 18, 2025, 1:52 PM CDT for 4 counties in Illinois. It was in force for 38 min. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 18, 2025, 1:52 PM CDT (18:52 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 18, 2025, 2:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Champaign County, IL, DeWitt County, IL, McLean County, IL, Piatt County, IL
The radar
The Lincoln radar (KILX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2:01 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 Nw Farmer City, IL | Rain-wrapped tornado with tree debris in the air. No structural damage. |
| Jun 18, 2:13 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Ssw Bellflower, IL | [Delayed Report] - Video relayed by broadcast media shows a tornado touchdown in a field to the east of Route 54. Time estimated by radar. |
| Jun 18, 2:13 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Ssw Bellflower, IL | EF-U tornado relayed via video shows a rope-shaped tornado occurring in a field. There have been no reports of damage. |
| Jun 18, 2:25 PM CDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | Bellflower, IL |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 9:46 AM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 23 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 550 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -132 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 960 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 124 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 110 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KILX 181852
TORILX
ILC019-039-113-147-181930-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0076.250618T1852Z-250618T1930Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
152 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Piatt County in central Illinois...
Northeastern De Witt County in central Illinois...
Southeastern McLean County in central Illinois...
Northwestern Champaign County in east central Illinois...
* Until 230 PM CDT.
* At 152 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Farmer City, or 12 miles northeast of Clinton,
moving northeast at 30 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...
Farmer City around 200 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Saybrook.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 152 and 160.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4019 8876 4024 8881 4055 8852 4049 8846
4040 8846 4040 8835 4035 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 1852Z 232DEG 28KT 4025 8875
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Knutsvig4 follow-up statements
802
WWUS53 KILX 181855
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
155 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
ILC019-039-113-147-181930-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0076.000000T0000Z-250618T1930Z/
Piatt-De Witt-McLean-Champaign-
155 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
PIATT...NORTHEASTERN DE WITT...SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN AND NORTHWESTERN
CHAMPAIGN COUNTIES...
At 154 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Farmer City, or
14 miles northeast of Clinton, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Farmer City around 200 PM CDT.
Saybrook around 215 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bellflower and Foosland.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 153 and 158.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4022 8874 4025 8878 4055 8852 4049 8846
4040 8846 4040 8835 4035 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 1854Z 232DEG 28KT 4026 8873
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Knutsvig887
WWUS53 KILX 181904
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
204 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
ILC019-039-113-147-181930-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0076.000000T0000Z-250618T1930Z/
Piatt-De Witt-McLean-Champaign-
204 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
PIATT...NORTHEASTERN DE WITT...SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN AND NORTHWESTERN
CHAMPAIGN COUNTIES...
At 204 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Farmer City, or 16 miles southwest of Gibson City,
moving northeast 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...
Saybrook around 215 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bellflower and Foosland.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4026 8864 4031 8868 4050 8849 4048 8846
4040 8846 4040 8835 4035 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 1904Z 233DEG 30KT 4032 8862
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Knutsvig493
WWUS53 KILX 181916
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
216 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
ILC039-147-181926-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0076.000000T0000Z-250618T1930Z/
Piatt-De Witt-
216 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN PIATT AND NORTHEASTERN DE WITT
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for central and
east central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4030 8850 4038 8857 4050 8849 4048 8846
4040 8846 4040 8835 4035 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 1916Z 232DEG 28KT 4038 8852
$$
ILC019-113-181930-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0076.000000T0000Z-250618T1930Z/
McLean-Champaign-
216 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN AND NORTHWESTERN CHAMPAIGN COUNTIES...
At 216 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Saybrook, or 9 miles southwest of Gibson City,
moving northeast at 30 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...
Saybrook around 220 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bellflower and Foosland.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4030 8850 4038 8857 4050 8849 4048 8846
4040 8846 4040 8835 4035 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 1916Z 232DEG 28KT 4038 8852
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Knutsvig729
WWUS53 KILX 181929
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
229 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
ILC019-113-181939-
/O.EXP.KILX.TO.W.0076.000000T0000Z-250618T1930Z/
McLean-Champaign-
229 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN AND NORTHWESTERN
CHAMPAIGN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 230 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for central and
east central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4030 8850 4038 8857 4050 8849 4048 8846
4040 8846 4040 8835 4035 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 1929Z 232DEG 28KT 4044 8842
$$
KnutsvigThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 5:10 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Edgar | 20 min |
| Jun 18, 8:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Fulton | 30 min |
| Jun 18, 9:28 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Cass, Mason, Morgan, Schuyler | 32 min |
| Jun 18, 9:50 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Fulton, Mason, Schuyler | 25 min |
| Jun 18, 10:36 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell | 24 min |
| Jun 18, 11:08 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | ILX | Champaign, Christian, Coles, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar and 8 more | 8 hr |
| Jun 18, 11:32 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Morgan, Scott | 28 min |
| Jun 18, 11:44 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Logan, Sangamon | 31 min |
| Jun 18, 11:47 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Cass, Morgan, Scott | 28 min |
| Jun 18, 12:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Clay, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Effingham, Jasper and 3 more | 25 min |
| Jun 18, 12:05 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Christian, Sangamon | 25 min |
| Jun 18, 12:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Cass, Mason, Menard, Morgan, Sangamon | 47 min |
| Jun 18, 12:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, DeWitt, Douglas, McLean, Piatt | 23 min |
| Jun 18, 12:27 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Christian, Logan, Macon, Sangamon | 33 min |
| Jun 18, 12:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Cass, Logan, Mason, Menard, Morgan, Sangamon | 47 min |
| Jun 18, 12:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar and 4 more | 30 min |
| Jun 18, 12:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign | 45 min |
| Jun 18, 12:47 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Coles, Douglas, Edgar | 28 min |
| Jun 18, 12:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas and 3 more | 50 min |
| Jun 18, 1:00 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Mason, Menard | 30 min |
| Jun 18, 1:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Vermilion | 42 min |
| Jun 18, 1:05 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Christian, DeWitt, Logan, Macon, Sangamon | 25 min |
| Jun 18, 1:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Clay, Lawrence, Richland | 46 min |
| Jun 18, 1:17 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Logan, Mason, Tazewell | 28 min |
| Jun 18, 1:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Clay, Richland | 30 min |
| Jun 18, 1:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Tazewell | 23 min |
| Jun 18, 1:39 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Edgar | 7 min |
| Jun 18, 1:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Clark, Edgar, Vermilion | 31 min |
| Jun 18, 1:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Clark, Edgar | 31 min |
| Jun 18, 1:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, DeWitt, McLean, Macon, Piatt | 27 min |
| Jun 18, 1:50 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | McLean, Tazewell | 25 min |
| Jun 18, 1:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Crawford, Lawrence | 19 min |
| Jun 18, 2:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Lawrence | 22 min |
| Jun 18, 2:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Crawford, Lawrence | 22 min |
| Jun 18, 2:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | McLean | 22 min |
| Jun 18, 2:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Crawford | 32 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.