Tornado Warning Issued for Marion County

This warning has expired

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Marion County in south central Illinois...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 808 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Odin, moving east at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  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...
  Omega and Stephen Forbes Station around 825 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 109 and 127.

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.