Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR MARION
COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS...
At 631 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Odin, or near Salem, 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...
Odin, Walnut Hill, Selmaville, Tonti, Salem, Alma, Cartter,
Brubaker, Kell, Kinmundy, Farina, Iuka, Omega, Stephen Forbes
Station and Helm.
This includes the following State Parks...
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 109 and 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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