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Shelby County Emergency Management Agency
Monday August 12th, 2019 :: 09:31 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 10:00PM

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... East central Christian County in central Illinois... Northwestern Shelby County in central Illinois...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.

* At 927 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located south of Stonington moving southeast at 25 mph. This storm has a history of producing a tornado. 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 dangerous storm will be near... Assumption around 950 PM CDT.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SHELBY, IL ... CHRISTIAN, IL

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.

Address/Location
Shelby County Emergency Management Agency
315 East Main Street
Shelbyville, IL 62565

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-774-1499

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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

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