Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Christian County in central Illinois...
Central Shelby County in central Illinois...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 721 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Owaneco, or near Pana, moving east at 45 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Pana around 725 PM CDT.
Tower Hill around 735 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shelbyville.
This also includes Eagle Creek State Park, Hidden Springs State
Forest, and Wolf Creek State Park.
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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