Lincoln, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the National Weather Service in Lincoln:
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northern Clay County in south central Illinois... Southeastern Effingham County in south central Illinois... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 817 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Omega, or 7 miles northeast of Salem, moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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... Iola around 830 PM CDT. Louisville around 835 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Bible Grove. 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.
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