Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Crawford County in east central Illinois...
Southern Clark County in east central Illinois...
* Until 930 PM CDT.
* At 838 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hidalgo, or 8 miles north of Newton, 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Robinson and Palestine.
This also includes Crawford County Fish and Wildlife Area.
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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