Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Crawford County in east central Illinois...
Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
* Until 430 PM CDT.
* At 350 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Bogota, or 11
miles southwest of Newton, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado. At 3:47 PM, a
tornado was reported near Ingraham.
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.
* The tornado will be near...
Bogota around 355 PM CDT.
Newton around 400 PM CDT.
Willow Hill around 410 PM CDT.
This also includes Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area and Sam
Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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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