Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Shelby County in central Illinois...
Northwestern Effingham County in south central Illinois...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 656 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Shumway, or 10 miles northwest of Effingham,
moving southeast at 20 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...
Shumway around 700 PM CDT.
Effingham around 715 PM CDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 160 and 164.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 94 and 96.
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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