Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL CLINTON, SOUTHWESTERN MARION AND EASTERN WASHINGTON
COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS...
At 213 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Irvington, or
7 miles south of Centralia, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Centralia, Salem, Nashville, Sandoval, Wamac, Central City, Odin,
Irvington, Ashley, Beaucoup, Hoyleton, Junction City, Richview,
Radom, Kell, Walnut Hill, Selmaville, Huegely and Cartter.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 50 and 61.
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 and large
hail.
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