Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Northern Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
East central Clay County in south central Illinois...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 552 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Sailor Springs, or 13 miles northeast of Flora,
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.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southern Jasper, northern Richland and east central Clay Counties,
including the following locations... Wakefield, Wendelin, Ingraham,
Dundas, and West Liberty.
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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