Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 5:22PM CDT until March 15 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 522 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Troy, moving east at 50 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...
East St. Louis, Centreville, Belleville, Pontoon Beach, Caseyville,
Fairview Heights, Swansea, Collinsville, Shiloh, Maryville, Glen
Carbon, Scott AFB, O'Fallon, Edwardsville, Troy, Mascoutah, Lebanon
and Highland.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 9 and 23. Interstate 55 in
Illinois near exit 23. Interstate 70 in Illinois between exits 21 and
30.
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:
Madison, IL; St. Clair, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: