Illinois Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 05-16-2026 13:56

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 16 at 3:56PM CDT until May 16 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East Central Clinton County in south central Illinois... * Until 430 PM CDT. * At 356 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Shattuc, or 8 miles east of Carlyle, moving east at 15 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. * This tornado will be near... Shattuc around 405 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by the tornado include Ferrin and Huey.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 4:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 4:30 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Clinton, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO