Tornado Warning Illinois | Effective 03/15/2026 17:05

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 7:05PM CDT until March 15 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 5:05pm
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 704 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Arcola, moving northeast at 60 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... Tuscola and Camargo around 710 PM CDT. Villa Grove around 715 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Chesterville, Murdock, Bourbon, and Hindsboro. This includes Interstate 57 between mile markers 202 and 214.
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. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Douglas, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL