Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Crawford County in east central Illinois...
Southeastern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 446 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ste. Marie, or 7 miles southeast of Newton, moving
east at 40 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Ste. Marie around 450 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Robinson, Flat Rock and Palestine.
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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