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 730 PM CDT.
* At 659 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bible Grove, or 13 miles southwest of Newton,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Bogota around 705 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Newton.
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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