Tornado Warning Illinois | Effective 03/15/2026 14:21

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 4:21PM CDT until March 15 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 2:21pm
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 421 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles north of Grafton, or 8 miles southwest of Jerseyville, 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. Locations impacted include... Nutwood, Grafton, Fieldon, Otterville, Jerseyville, McClusky and Delhi.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Jersey, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO