The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Crawford County in east central Illinois...
Northwestern Lawrence County in southeastern Illinois...
Southeastern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Northeastern Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
* Until 500 PM CDT
* At 410 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Chauncey, or 9 miles east of Olney, moving
northeast at 35 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...
Chauncey around 420 PM CDT.
Hardinville around 425 PM CDT.
Birds around 430 PM CDT.
Flat Rock and New Hebron around 435 PM CDT.
Robinson around 440 PM CDT.
Palestine around 445 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Petrolia, Stoy, Red Hills State Park, Crawford County Airport and
Trimble.
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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