Full Notification

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... South central Macon County in central Illinois...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 957 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Stonington, or 9 miles northeast of Taylorville, moving northeast at 55 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... Blue Mound around 1000 PM CDT. Moweaqua around 1005 PM CDT. Macon around 1010 PM CDT.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHRISTIAN, IL ... MACON, IL ... SHELBY, 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!