Tornado Warning Issued for Clark and Crawford Counties in East Central Illinois
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A confirmed tornado has been reported in east central Illinois. Residents in parts of Clark and Crawford counties are urged to take immediate shelter until 5:15 PM CST.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Illinois
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lincoln IL
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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