The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Jasper County, Northwestern Clay County, and Southern Effingham County until 12:15 PM. At 11:10 AM, a severe thunderstorm was located near Farina, or 15 miles southeast of Vandalia, moving east at 35 mph. Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. Ipmacts include people and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.Locations impacted include Newton, Watson, Dieterich, Edgewood, Bible Grove, Wheeler, Iola, Hidalgo, Mason, Hunt City, Yale, Rose Hill, Heartville, Sam Parr State Park, Gila, Effingham County Airport, Elliotstown, Hord, Latona and Bellair. This includes Interstate 57 between mile markers 143 and 155.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning For Jasper, Effingham, and Clay Counties
Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
May 31, 2018 | 11:16 AM