Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT
FOR EASTERN MARION COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS...
At 301 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Omega, or 12
miles east of Salem, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported. EM reported golf ball
size hail east of Salem.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Farina, Omega, Stephen Forbes Station, Helm, Iuka, Kell and
Cartter.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois near exit 109.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. This storm has produced dangerous hail
and is capable of producing damaging winds.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT Sunday for a
portion of south central Illinois.
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