Lincoln, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the National Weather Service in Lincoln:
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Washington County in south central Illinois...
Southeastern St. Clair County in southwestern Illinois...
* Until 615 PM CDT.
* At 528 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Marissa, moving east at 45 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...
Lively Grove around 535 PM CDT.
Nashville around 545 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Centralia, Irvington and Ashley.
This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 50 and 61.
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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