Tornado Warning until 09:15PM
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... West central Fulton County in west central Illinois...
* Until 915 PM CDT
* At 845 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over New Philadelphia, or 12 miles east of Macomb, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... Ipava around 915 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Smithfield, Marietta and Bernadotte. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED HAIL...<.75IN
* AFFECTED AREAS: FULTON
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. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Lincoln.
Address/Location
Fulton County ESDA
163 S Cone St
Farmington, IL 61531
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 309-647-3358
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP FULTON followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Tornado Warning