Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
Clay County in south central Illinois...
* Until 945 PM CDT.
* At 853 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line extending from near Farina to 6 miles
northwest of Helm, moving east at 55 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Xenia around 900 PM CDT.
Flora and Louisville around 905 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include Clay
City, Sailor Springs, Noble and Olney Noble Airport.
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.
This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
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