Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Eastern Clinton County in south central Illinois...
Marion County in south central Illinois...
Northern Washington County in south central Illinois...
* Until 615 PM CDT.
* At 528 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line from near Okawville to over Nashville,
or along a line from 9 miles northwest of Nashville to over
Nashville, moving northeast at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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.
* Locations impacted include...
Centralia, Salem, Carlyle, Nashville, Okawville, Sandoval, Wamac,
Central City, Odin, Kinmundy, Irvington, Patoka, Farina, Omega,
Shattuc, Fairman, Boulder, Stephen Forbes Station, Tonti and
Bartelso.
This includes the following State Parks...
Carlyle Lake Recreational Area.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 41 and 50.
Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 116 and 127.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from 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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