Lincoln, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the National Weather Service in Lincoln:
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Wayne County in south central Illinois...
Northeastern Jefferson County in south central Illinois...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 748 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Helm, or 16 miles northeast of Mount Vernon,
moving east at 40 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Fairfield, Wayne City, Cisne, Jeffersonville, Sims, Mount Erie,
Johnsonville, and Golden Gate.
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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