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Logan County 911/EMA
Sunday March 15th, 2026 :: 05:40 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 06:15PM

TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Logan County in central Illinois... Northeastern Sangamon County in central Illinois...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 540 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Dawson, or 13 miles northeast of Springfield, moving northeast at 55 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Cornland around 545 PM CDT. Mount Pulaski around 550 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 110 and 112.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LOGAN, IL ... SANGAMON, IL

Instructions:

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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Address/Location
Logan County 911/EMA
Logan County Safety Complex
Lincoln, IL 62656

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-732-3911

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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