...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FOR NORTHWESTERN
FAYETTE AND SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL
ILLINOIS...
At 816 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Schram City, or over Hillsboro, moving east at 55
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
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.
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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