Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Coles County in east central Illinois...
Southeastern Shelby County in central Illinois...
Cumberland County in east central Illinois...
North central Effingham County in south central Illinois...
* Until 1230 AM CDT.
* At 1154 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Stewardson, or 7 miles southwest of Neoga, moving northeast at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Neoga around 1200 AM CDT.
Lerna around 1210 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Janesville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 165 and 193.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 105 and 118.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
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