Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Bond County in south central Illinois...
Southwestern Fayette County in south central Illinois...
Northwestern Marion County in south central Illinois...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 507 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Tamalco, or 7 miles southeast of Greenville,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Smithboro, Tamalco, Pleasant Mound, Keyesport, Pittsburg, Vernon,
Shobonier, Patoka, St. Paul and Alma.
This includes the following State Parks...
Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois near exit 127.
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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