Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Coles County in east central Illinois...
Southern Edgar County in east central Illinois...
Northern Clark County in east central Illinois...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 707 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located near Westfield, or near Charleston, moving east at 45
mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* The tornado will be near...
Ashmore and Westfield around 710 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Marshall.
This also includes Lincoln Trail State Park.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 134 and 154.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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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