Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Shelby County in central Illinois...
Northwestern Effingham County in south central Illinois...
* Until 345 PM CDT.
* At 304 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Beecher City, or 14 miles south of Shelbyville,
moving northeast at 30 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...
Beecher City around 310 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Stewardson.
This also includes Hidden Springs State Forest.
This includes Interstate 57 near mile marker 168.
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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