Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Northern Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 426 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bogota, or 8 miles southwest of Newton, moving
east at 50 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Bogota around 430 PM CDT.
Ste. Marie around 435 PM CDT.
Willow Hill around 440 PM CDT.
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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