Tornado Warning Issued for Clark and Cumberland 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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The National Weather Service has issued an immediate Tornado Warning for parts of Clark and Cumberland counties until 4:15 PM CST following radar-indicated rotation near Greenup.
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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, IL has issued a Tornado Warning for southwestern Clark County and eastern Cumberland County in east central Illinois. The alert was issued at 3:49 PM CST after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Southwestern Clark County
- Eastern Cumberland County
- Specific locations in the path include Greenup and Casey.
- This alert includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 112 and 132.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warned area should move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows at all costs. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
At 3:49 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Greenup, moving east at 25 mph.
- Hazard: Tornado and flying debris.
- Source: Radar indicated rotation.
- Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will likely be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, along with likely tree damage.
- Hail: Potential for hail up to .75 inches.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective immediately as of 3:49 PM CST and is set to expire at 4:15 PM CST on February 19, 2026. The storm is expected to be near Greenup around 3:55 PM CST and near Casey around 4:05 PM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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