Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Coles County in east central Illinois...
Northeastern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 646 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mattoon, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
Charleston around 650 PM CDT.
This also includes Fox Ridge State Park.
This includes Interstate 57 between mile markers 187 and 197.
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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