Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northern Logan County in central Illinois... Southeastern Tazewell County in central Illinois... East central Mason County in central Illinois...

* Until 900 PM CST.

* At 828 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Middletown, or near Mason City, 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... Emden and Hartsburg around 840 PM CST. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Atlanta and Armington. This includes the following highways... Interstate 155 between mile markers 0 and 13. Interstate 55 between mile markers 126 and 141.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LOGAN, IL ... MASON, IL ... TAZEWELL, 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!