Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes swept across parts of Illinois Sunday evening, prompting multiple warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) and urgent calls for residents to seek shelter.
Tornado warnings were issued for several counties in central and southern Illinois, as radar indicated rotating storms moving rapidly across the region. Officials warned that the storms could cause dangerous flying debris, structural damage, and widespread tree destruction.
Tornado Warning in Central Illinois Counties
The National Weather Service in Lincoln, Illinois, issued a tornado warning for parts of Christian, Moultrie, Shelby, and Macon counties until 6:45 p.m. CDT Sunday.
Meteorologists reported that a severe thunderstorm
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