The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Eastern Coles County in east central Illinois...
Northeastern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...
* Until 1245 AM CDT.
* At 1217 AM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located over Lerna,
or near Charleston, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornadic storm will be near...
Charleston around 1225 AM CDT.
Rardin around 1230 AM CDT.
Oakland around 1235 AM CDT.
This includes Interstate 57 near mile marker 192.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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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