Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Northern Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 632 PM CDT, tornado producing storms were located along a line
extending from near Bible Grove to near Louisville, moving
northeast at 60 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.
* These tornadic storms will be near...
Newton and Bogota around 640 PM CDT.
Ste. Marie and Willow Hill around 650 PM CDT.
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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