Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Lawrence County in southeastern Illinois...
Crawford County in east central Illinois...
Southeastern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Northeastern Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 441 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ste. Marie, or 7 miles southeast 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...
Ste. Marie around 445 PM CDT.
Robinson around 500 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Flat Rock and Palestine.
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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