Lincoln, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the National Weather Service in Lincoln:
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois... Central Richland County in southeastern Illinois... East central Clay County in south central Illinois... * Until 815 PM CDT. * At 725 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Sailor Springs, or near Flora, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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. * This dangerous storm will be near... Clay City and Sailor Springs around 730 PM CDT. Olney Noble Airport around 735 PM CDT. Olney around 745 PM CDT. 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.
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