The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Northwestern Fayette County in south central Illinois… Southern Montgomery County in south central Illinois… * Until 900 PM CDT. *
At 809 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Hillsboro, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado and ping pong ball 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. *
Locations impacted include… Honey Bend, Litchfield, Butler, Taylor Springs, Hillsboro, Schram City, Irving, Witt, Coffeen, Chapman, Fillmore, Bingham, Bayle City and Ramsey. This includes the following State Parks… Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area and Lake Lou Yaeger.
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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