Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Southeastern Shelby County in central Illinois...
Cumberland County in east central Illinois...
Northern Effingham County in south central Illinois...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 750 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cowden, or 11 miles south of Shelbyville, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Stewardson and Shumway around 755 PM CDT.
Effingham around 805 PM CDT.
Teutopolis and Montrose around 810 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Jewett and Hidalgo.
This also includes Hidden Springs State Forest.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 158 and 179.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 91 and 119.
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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