Tornado Warning Issued for Clark and Crawford Counties in East Central Illinois

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Tornado Warning for north central Crawford County and southeastern Clark County in east central Illinois. This alert is classified as an immediate threat based on an observed tornado on the ground.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions in east central Illinois:

• North central Crawford County
• Southeastern Clark County

Specific locations mentioned in the warning path include West York, West Union, and York.

What You Should Do

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 immediately and protect yourself from flying debris. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter, and mobile homes will likely be damaged or destroyed.

Expected Conditions

At 4:42 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located northwest of Hutsonville, or 10 miles north of Robinson, moving east at 30 mph.

• Hazards: Damaging tornado and quarter-size hail (1.00 inch).
• Source: Weather spotters confirmed the tornado. Trained spotters reported the tornado near Annapolis at 4:38 PM.
• Impact: Expect damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Tree damage is likely. The storm is expected to remain over mainly rural areas.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 4:43 PM CST on February 19, 2026. The warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 5:15 PM CST.