Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Crawford County in east central Illinois... Jasper County in southeastern Illinois... Southern Clark County in east central Illinois... Southeastern Cumberland County in east central Illinois... * Until 1115 PM CDT. * At 1010 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hidalgo, or 8 miles south of Greenup, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Hutsonville. This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 109 and 118, and near mile marker 120. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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