Tornado Warning Extreme Illinois | Effective 03-15-2026 16:00

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 6:00PM CDT until March 15 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Logan County in central Illinois... Southwestern De Witt County in central Illinois... Northern Macon County in central Illinois... * Until 645 PM CDT. * At 600 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over Latham, or 14 miles southeast of Lincoln, moving east at 45 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. * These dangerous storms will be near... Maroa around 610 PM CDT. Argenta around 620 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 147 and 156.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 6:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 6:45 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: 
De Witt, IL; Logan, IL; Macon, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL