The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Effingham County in south central Illinois...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 713 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Brownstown, or 9 miles east of Vandalia, moving
northeast at 30 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Altamont around 725 PM CDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 148 and 152.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 79 and 87.
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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