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Tornado Warning 68, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Jun 21, 2026, 3:45 PM CDT for Fayette County, Marion County, Illinois. It was in force for 60 min. 6 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 21, 2026, 3:45 PM CDT (20:45 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 21, 2026, 4:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 60 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Fayette County, IL, Marion County, IL
The radar
The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 123 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 3:49 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Nne Vernon, IL | A chaser photo taken around 3:50 on hwy 51 shows a tornado directly in front (south) of a tree line along the Fayette/Marion county line. Just to the west of the tornado in that image, an NWS storm survey found minor (EF-0) damage along the county line. |
| Jun 21, 3:51 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Nne Vernon, IL | Corrects previous tornado report from 3 W Saint Paul. Corrects previous funnel cloud report from 3 W Saint Paul. Report of funnel cloud from Fox 2 Storm Runner broadcast. Funnel reportedly touched ground briefly. |
| Jun 21, 4:22 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 S Kinmundy, IL | Storm chasers provided pictures of a tornado that dropped and quickly lifted south of Kinmundy, IL. A storm survey was completed in this area, but no damage was found, resulting in a rating of EF-U. This storm continued to the northeast and produced tornado da |
| Jun 21, 4:31 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 Se Farina, IL | Corrects previous tornado report from 3 NNE Stephen Forbes Station. Corrects previous tornado report from 2 E Alma. Emergency manager reported a funnel. Passed along a report from firemen saying tornado on the ground headed east toward Forbes State Park. likel |
| Jun 21, 4:36 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Se Farina, IL | NWS storm survey found very clear tornadic damage (EF-1) east of Kinmundy, with supporting video showing a multi-vortex tornado in that location. |
| Jun 21, 4:38 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 Nne Stephen Forbes St, IL | Corrects previous tornado report from 2 E Alma. Emergency manager reported a funnel. Passed along a report from firemen saying tornado on the ground headed east toward Forbes State Park. likely looking west. |
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 21, 1:28 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 148 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1482 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 10 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 35 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
949
WFUS53 KLSX 212045
TORLSX
ILC051-121-212145-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0068.260621T2045Z-260621T2145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
345 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Fayette County in south central Illinois...
Northern Marion County in south central Illinois...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 345 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Shobonier, or 11 miles south of Vandalia, moving
east 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Vernon, St. Paul, Kinmundy, Loogootee, St. Peter, Farina and La
Clede.
This includes the following State Parks...
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 127 and 135.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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 3878 8922 3883 8919 3883 8897 3892 8899
3896 8881 3891 8881 3891 8869 3880 8870
3872 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 2044Z 269DEG 24KT 3883 8914
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
$$
BSH8 follow-up statements
886
WWUS53 KLSX 212052
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
352 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC051-121-212145-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-260621T2145Z/
Fayette IL-Marion IL-
352 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE AND NORTHERN MARION COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL
ILLINOIS...
At 352 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Shobonier, or 11
miles south of Vandalia, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado near Pittsburg, IL.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Vernon, St. Paul, Kinmundy, Loogootee, St. Peter, Farina and La
Clede.
This includes the following State Parks...
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 127 and 135.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3877 8914 3883 8914 3883 8897 3892 8899
3896 8881 3891 8881 3891 8869 3886 8869
3880 8870 3872 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 2045Z 269DEG 24KT 3883 8913
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
$$
BSH360
WWUS53 KLSX 212107
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
407 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC051-121-212145-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-260621T2145Z/
Fayette IL-Marion IL-
407 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE AND NORTHERN MARION COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL
ILLINOIS...
At 407 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles east of Patoka, or 11 miles north of Salem,
moving east at 45 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.
Locations impacted include...
St. Paul, Kinmundy, Loogootee, St. Peter, Farina and La Clede.
This includes the following State Parks...
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 127 and 135.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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 3876 8909 3883 8907 3883 8897 3890 8899
3894 8881 3891 8881 3891 8869 3883 8870
3872 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 2052Z 269DEG 37KT 3877 8920
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
$$
BSH595
WWUS53 KLSX 212111
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
411 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC051-121-212145-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-260621T2145Z/
Fayette IL-Marion IL-
411 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE AND NORTHERN MARION COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL
ILLINOIS...
At 411 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles west of Kinmundy, or 10 miles north of Salem,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
St. Paul, Kinmundy, Loogootee, St. Peter, Farina and La Clede.
This includes the following State Parks...
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 127 and 135.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3876 8909 3882 8900 3883 8897 3889 8899
3894 8881 3891 8881 3891 8869 3887 8869
3883 8870 3872 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 2107Z 269DEG 37KT 3878 8900
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
$$
BSH321
WWUS53 KLSX 212112
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
412 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC051-121-212145-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-260621T2145Z/
Fayette IL-Marion IL-
412 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE AND NORTHEASTERN MARION COUNTIES IN SOUTH
CENTRAL ILLINOIS...
At 412 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kinmundy, or 10 miles north of Salem, moving east at
45 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.
Locations impacted include...
St. Paul, Kinmundy, Loogootee, St. Peter, Farina, Stephen Forbes
Station and La Clede.
This includes the following State Parks...
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 127 and 135.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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 3875 8904 3882 8900 3883 8897 3888 8895
3894 8881 3891 8881 3891 8869 3885 8869
3883 8870 3872 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 269DEG 37KT 3878 8894
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BSH395
WWUS53 KLSX 212121
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
421 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC051-121-212145-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-260621T2145Z/
Fayette IL-Marion IL-
421 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE AND NORTHEASTERN MARION COUNTIES IN SOUTH
CENTRAL ILLINOIS...
At 421 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Kinmundy, or 13 miles northeast of Salem, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Kinmundy, St. Peter, Farina, Stephen Forbes Station and La Clede.
This includes the following State Parks...
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 127 and 135.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3874 8895 3883 8893 3887 8889 3891 8881
3891 8869 3884 8869 3883 8870 3872 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 269DEG 37KT 3878 8893
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BSH859
WWUS53 KLSX 212124
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
424 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC051-212134-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-260621T2145Z/
Fayette IL-
424 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE COUNTY...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT Sunday for a
portion of south central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 3874 8889 3882 8887 3882 8879 3883 8870
3872 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 269DEG 37KT 3878 8882
$$
ILC121-212145-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-260621T2145Z/
Marion IL-
424 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARION COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS...
At 424 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Kinmundy, or 13 miles northeast of Salem, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Kinmundy and Farina.
This includes the following State Parks...
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3874 8889 3882 8887 3882 8879 3883 8870
3872 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 268DEG 32KT 3878 8885
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BSH714
WWUS53 KLSX 212131
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
431 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC121-212145-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-260621T2145Z/
Marion IL-
431 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARION COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS...
At 431 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Stephen Forbes
Station, or 14 miles northeast of Salem, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado east of Kinmundy, IL.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Farina and Stephen Forbes Station.
This includes the following State Parks...
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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 3873 8884 3881 8882 3882 8879 3883 8874
3883 8870 3872 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 2124Z 274DEG 28KT 3877 8883
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BSH575
WWUS53 KLSX 212143
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
443 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC121-212153-
/O.EXP.KLSX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-260621T2145Z/
Marion IL-
443 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...TORNADO WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 445 PM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN MARION
COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT Sunday for a
portion of south central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 3873 8884 3881 8882 3882 8879 3883 8874
3883 8870 3872 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 274DEG 28KT 3876 8876
$$
BSHThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Fayette | 43 min |
| Jun 21, 2:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Bond, Madison | 36 min |
| Jun 21, 3:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Fayette | 15 min |
| Jun 21, 3:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Bond, Fayette | 52 min |
| Jun 21, 3:26 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Bond, Fayette, Montgomery | 4 hr |
| Jun 21, 3:44 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Fayette | 6 hr |
| Jun 21, 4:27 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Marion | 6 hr |
| Jun 21, 5:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Clinton, Madison, Saint Clair | 43 min |
| Jun 21, 5:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Bond, Fayette, Marion | 38 min |
| Jun 21, 5:19 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Fayette, Marion | 41 min |
| Jun 21, 5:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Clinton, Marion | 70 min |
| Jun 21, 5:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Marion | 39 min |
| Jun 21, 5:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Clinton | 39 min |
| Jun 21, 5:50 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Clinton | 32 min |
| Jun 21, 6:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Marion | 10 min |
| Jun 21, 6:15 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Marion | 37 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.