Wedge tornado tears through fields in central Illinois
Published date: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:53:27 +0700This is the dramatic moment a wedge tornado tore through fields in central Illinois.
Footage captured by Michael Connolly Thomas shows the towering funnel cloud with a low-hanging dark formation swirling north of Effingham on June 17 at around 8 pm local time.
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Effingham, IL, USA |
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17/06/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP180245 |
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Duration: 00:12 |
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Rating: News safe |
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