WFUS53 KILX 152354
TORILX
ILC029-041-139-160030-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0027.260315T2354Z-260316T0030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
654 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Coles County in east central Illinois...
  East central Moultrie County in central Illinois...
  Douglas County in east central Illinois...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 654 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Arthur, or 7 miles northeast of Sullivan, moving
  northeast at 60 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...
  Arcola and Arthur around 700 PM CDT.
  Tuscola around 705 PM CDT.
  Camargo around 710 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Villa Grove.

This includes Interstate 57 between mile markers 200 and 215.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3955 8849 3967 8859 3988 8819 3988 8813
      3973 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 236DEG 52KT 3965 8849 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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