Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Clay, Jasper, Richland, & Effingham Counties

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- 

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southwestern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
  Northwestern Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
  Clay County in south central Illinois...
  Southeastern Effingham County in south central Illinois...

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 252 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Omega, or 8
  miles east of Salem, moving northeast at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Bible Grove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern Illinois.