Tornado Warning Issued For Clay, Effingham, Jasper, And Richland Counties

This warning has expired

Lincoln, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the National Weather Service in Lincoln:

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
  Northwestern Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
  Northeastern Clay County in south central Illinois...
  Southeastern Effingham County in south central Illinois...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 840 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Bible Grove, or 12 miles north of Flora, moving
  east 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...
  Bogota around 850 PM CDT.
  Newton, West Liberty and Dundas around 855 PM CDT.
  Ste. Marie and Willow Hill around 900 PM CDT.

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.