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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Sunday June 30th, 2019 :: 02:44 p.m. CDT

Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 03:45PM

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Livingston County in central Illinois... Northwestern Ford County in east central Illinois...

* Until 345 PM CDT.

* At 243 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Flanagan to near Chebanse, moving south at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Pontiac, Fairbury, Piper City, Gridley, Forrest, Chatsworth, Flanagan, Cullom, Saunemin, Roberts, Cabery, Kempton, Emington and Strawn. Including the following interstate... I-55 between mile markers 188 and 206.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FORD, IL ... LIVINGSTON, IL

Instructions:

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Wind damage with these storms may occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

Address/Location
Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
844 W Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-844-0911

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant 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:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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