Full Notification

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Western Madison County in southwestern Illinois... Northwestern St. Clair County in southwestern Illinois... St. Louis City in east central Missouri... East central St. Charles County in east central Missouri... Northeastern St. Louis County in east central Missouri...

* Until 545 PM CDT.

* At 516 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over St. Louis, moving northeast at 30 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... East St. Louis, Northwoods, Washington Park, Hillsdale, Pine Lawn, Velda City, Country Club Hills, Velda Village Hills, Norwood Court and Pasadena Hills around 525 PM CDT. Jennings, Venice, Fairmont City, Moline Acres and Flordell Hills around 530 PM CDT. Collinsville, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Riverview and Castle Point around 535 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include St. Louis, Granite City, Madison, Spanish Lake, Glasgow Village, Alton, Wood River, Bethalto, Maryville, Pontoon Beach, East Alton, South Roxana, Roxana, Hartford and Rosewood Heights. This also includes Scott Joplin Historic Site, Confluence State Park, and Horseshoe Lake State Park.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MADISON, IL ... ST. CLAIR, IL ... ST. CHARLES, MO ... ST. LOUIS, MO ... ST. LOUIS CITY, MO

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.