Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Coles County in east central Illinois...
Southeastern Edgar County in east central Illinois...
Northern Clark County in east central Illinois...
Northeastern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...
* Until 700 PM CDT.
* At 613 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Westfield, or near Casey, moving east 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Coles, southeastern Edgar, northern Clark and
northeastern Cumberland Counties, including the following
locations... Clarksville, Sandford, Dennison, Oliver, and Lincoln
Trail State Park.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 131 and 154.
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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