Lincoln, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the National Weather Service in Lincoln:
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Marion County in south central Illinois...
Southeastern Fayette County in south central Illinois...
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 647 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Kinmundy, moving east at 35 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...
Kinmundy and Farina around 650 PM CDT.
Stephen Forbes Station around 655 PM CDT.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 127 and 135.
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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