Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Northwestern Clay County in south central Illinois...
Southern Effingham County in south central Illinois...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 452 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Edgewood, or
16 miles southwest of Effingham, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Mason around 500 PM CDT.
Bible Grove around 510 PM CDT.
This includes Interstate 57 between mile markers 142 and 151.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern Illinois.
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