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Home Tornado Warning 0027 Issued by the Lincoln Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-15 18:55:01
870
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
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-15 19:05:31
313
WWUS53 KILX 160005
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
705 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
ILC029-139-160014-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260316T0030Z/
Coles-Moultrie-
705 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN COLES AND EAST CENTRAL
MOULTRIE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for east central
Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 3965 8827 3965 8833 3973 8843 3988 8819
3988 8813 3973 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 0004Z 236DEG 52KT 3974 8832
$$
ILC041-160030-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260316T0030Z/
Douglas-
705 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
DOUGLAS COUNTY...
At 704 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Arcola, 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...
Tuscola and Camargo around 710 PM CDT.
Villa Grove around 715 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chesterville, Murdock, Bourbon, and Hindsboro.
This includes Interstate 57 between mile markers 202 and 214.
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 3965 8827 3965 8833 3973 8843 3988 8819
3988 8813 3973 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 0004Z 236DEG 52KT 3974 8832
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
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Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-15 19:05:31
313
WWUS53 KILX 160005
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
705 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
ILC029-139-160014-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260316T0030Z/
Coles-Moultrie-
705 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN COLES AND EAST CENTRAL
MOULTRIE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for east central
Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 3965 8827 3965 8833 3973 8843 3988 8819
3988 8813 3973 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 0004Z 236DEG 52KT 3974 8832
$$
ILC041-160030-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260316T0030Z/
Douglas-
705 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
DOUGLAS COUNTY...
At 704 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Arcola, 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...
Tuscola and Camargo around 710 PM CDT.
Villa Grove around 715 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chesterville, Murdock, Bourbon, and Hindsboro.
This includes Interstate 57 between mile markers 202 and 214.
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 3965 8827 3965 8833 3973 8843 3988 8819
3988 8813 3973 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 0004Z 236DEG 52KT 3974 8832
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
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Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-03-15 19:26:32
044
WWUS53 KILX 160026
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
726 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
ILC041-160035-
/O.EXP.KILX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260316T0030Z/
Douglas-
726 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 730
PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for east central
Illinois.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Lincoln.
&&
LAT...LON 3965 8827 3965 8833 3973 8843 3988 8819
3988 8813 3973 8797
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 236DEG 52KT 3990 8800
$$
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