Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Marion County in south central Illinois... * Until 315 PM CDT. * At 244 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Salem, moving northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Salem, Kinmundy, Farina, Omega, Stephen Forbes Station, Helm, Iuka, Alma, Kell, Walnut Hill, Brubaker, Cartter and Selmaville. This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 109 and 116. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT Sunday for a portion of south central Illinois.
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