Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Southeastern Shelby County in central Illinois...
Southwestern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...
Northeastern Effingham County in south central Illinois...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 552 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Effingham, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
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...
Teutopolis and Montrose around 600 PM CDT.
Jewett around 610 PM CDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 157 and 169.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 91 and 112.
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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