Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Wayne County in south central Illinois...
Northwestern Edwards County in southeastern Illinois...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 654 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cisne, or 9 miles northwest of Fairfield, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Cisne around 700 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount
Erie, Jeffersonville, and Johnsonville.
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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