Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Southwestern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...
Northwestern Clay County in south central Illinois...
Effingham County in south central Illinois...
* Until 430 PM CDT.
* At 346 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Farina, or 15 miles southeast of Vandalia, moving
northeast at 65 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...
Edgewood and Mason around 355 PM CDT.
Watson around 400 PM CDT.
Heartville around 405 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Dieterich and Wheeler.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 142 and 165.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 84 and 107.
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Lincoln.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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