Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Fayette County in south central Illinois...
Northern Marion County in south central Illinois...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 345 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Shobonier, or 11 miles south of Vandalia, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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.
* Locations impacted include...
Vernon, St. Paul, Kinmundy, Loogootee, St. Peter, Farina and La
Clede.
This includes the following State Parks...
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 127 and 135.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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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