Tornado Warning Issued For Shelby, Christian, And Macon Counties

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Lincoln, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Severe Weather Bulletin:

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Christian County in central Illinois...
  Northwestern Shelby County in central Illinois...
  Southwestern Macon County in central Illinois...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 706 PM CDT, a trained spotter confirmed tornado was located
  near Taylorville, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

  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...
  Taylorville around 710 PM CDT.
  Stonington around 720 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Moweaqua, Blue Mound and Macon.

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.