Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Wayne County in south central Illinois...
Northeastern Jefferson County in south central Illinois...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 727 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Helm, or 14 miles northeast of Mount Vernon,
moving east at 55 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...
Wayne City around 730 PM CDT.
Fairfield and Cisne around 735 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount
Erie, Jeffersonville, Johnsonville, Keenes, Golden Gate, and Sims.
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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