Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Crawford County in east central Illinois...
Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Southwestern Clark County in east central Illinois...
Southeastern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...
Northeastern Clay County in south central Illinois...
* Until 530 PM CDT.
* At 437 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Newton,
moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Newton around 440 PM CDT.
This includes Interstate 70 near mile marker 129.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central,
southeastern and east central Illinois.
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