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Jefferson County
Sunday June 21st, 2026 :: 05:08 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 06:00PM

TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... West central Wayne County in south central Illinois... Northeastern Jefferson County in south central Illinois...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 507 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Mount Vernon, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. 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... Wayne City around 535 PM CDT.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON, IL ... WAYNE, 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.

Address/Location
Jefferson County
100 S 10th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-244-8000

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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