Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Clark County in east central Illinois...
Southeastern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 752 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Greenup, moving northeast at 40 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...
Casey around 800 PM CDT.
Martinsville around 805 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Marshall.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 118 and 145.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
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