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Shawneetown Fire Department
Tuesday February 28th, 2017 :: 11:26 p.m. CST

Alert

Tornado Warning til 1145pm

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southern White County in southeastern Illinois...
Northeastern Saline County in southern Illinois...
Southeastern Hamilton County in south central Illinois...
Northwestern Gallatin County in southern Illinois...

* Until 1145 PM CST

* At 1121 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Eldorado, moving east at 55 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.

* Locations impacted include...
Carmi, Norris City, New Haven, Raleigh, Omaha, Broughton and
Maunie.

Instructions:

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Address/Location
Shawneetown Fire Department
111 East Posey Ave
Shawneetown, IL 62984

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-269-4203

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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