Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Coles County in east central Illinois...
Southern Douglas County in east central Illinois...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 546 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Allenville, or over Sullivan, moving east at 50
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...
Cooks Mill around 550 PM CDT.
Humboldt around 555 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Charleston and Ashmore.
This also includes Walnut Point State Park.
This includes Interstate 57 between mile markers 186 and 209.
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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