Tornado Warning Illinois | Effective 03/15/2026 16:15

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 6:15PM CDT until March 15 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Christian County in central Illinois... Southwestern Moultrie County in central Illinois... Northwestern Shelby County in central Illinois... Southeastern Macon County in central Illinois... * Until 645 PM CDT. * At 615 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Owaneco, or near Pana, moving northeast 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. * This dangerous storm will be near... Assumption around 620 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Dalton City.
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: 
Christian, IL; Macon, IL; Moultrie, IL; Shelby, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL