Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Bond County in south central Illinois...
Marion County in south central Illinois...
Southern Fayette County in south central Illinois...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 659 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Boulder, moving east at 65 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...
Sandoval, Odin, and Fairman around 705 PM CDT.
Salem around 710 PM CDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Illinois near exit 52.
Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 109 and 135.
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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