Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Lawrence County in southeastern Illinois...
Southeastern Crawford County in east central Illinois...
Southeastern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Northeastern Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
* Until 615 PM CST.
* At 539 PM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line extending from near Chauncey to 6 miles
northwest of Sumner, moving northeast at 55 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Chauncey around 545 PM CST.
Flat Rock around 550 PM CST.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include
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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