Tornado Warning Extreme Illinois | Effective 03-15-2026 17:04

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 7:04PM CDT until March 15 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northern Union County in southern Illinois... * Until 730 PM CDT. * At 703 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near Cobden, or near Jonesboro, moving east 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. * These dangerous storms will be near... Anna and Cobden around 710 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 33 and 39.
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 7:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:30 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: 
Union, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY