Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Fayette County in south central Illinois...
Northeastern Marion County in south central Illinois...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 519 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles northwest of Kinmundy, or 14 miles southeast of
Vandalia, moving east 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Kinmundy, St. Peter, Loogootee, Farina, Omega, Stephen Forbes
Station and La Clede.
This includes the following State Parks...
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 127 and 135.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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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