The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Fayette County in south central Illinois...
* Until 915 PM CDT.
* At 839 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Wrights Corner, or 13 miles northeast of Vandalia,
moving east at 60 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 tornado will be near...
Wrights Corner and St. Elmo around 845 PM CDT.
This includes Interstate 70 in Illinois near exit 76.
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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