Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... North central Fulton County in west central Illinois... Southeastern Knox County in west central Illinois... Northwestern Peoria County in central Illinois...

* Until 315 PM CST.

* At 251 PM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near Fairview, or 9 miles northwest of Canton, moving east at 50 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.

* These dangerous storms will be near... Farmington and Yates City around 300 PM CST. Elmwood and Trivoli around 305 PM CST. Brimfield around 310 PM CST. Hanna City around 315 PM CST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Middle Grove, Smithville, Kickapoo, Norris and Monica. This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 68 and 82.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KNOX, IL ... PEORIA, IL ... FULTON, 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. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.