Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... White County in southeastern Illinois... Southeastern Wayne County in south central Illinois... Southwestern Edwards County in southeastern Illinois... Eastern Hamilton County in south central Illinois...

* Until 1000 PM CST

* At 923 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near McLeansboro, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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... Carmi, McLeansboro, Norris City, Crossville, Enfield, Mill Shoals, Maunie, Springerton and Burnt Prairie. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED HAIL...1.75IN

* AFFECTED AREAS: EDWARDS ... HAMILTON ... WAYNE ... WHITE

Instructions:

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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!