Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Coles County in east central Illinois...
Northern Edgar County in east central Illinois...
Southeastern Douglas County in east central Illinois...
* Until 530 PM CDT.
* At 448 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Rardin, or near Charleston, moving northeast at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Oakland around 455 PM CDT.
Brocton around 500 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hume.
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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