Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Crawford County in east central Illinois...
Northeastern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Southwestern Clark County in east central Illinois...
Southeastern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...
* Until 430 PM CST.
* At 359 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hidalgo, or near Newton, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Crawford, northeastern Jasper, southwestern Clark and
southeastern Cumberland Counties, including the following
locations... Yale and Hunt City.
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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