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Wayne County Emergency Services
Saturday May 21st, 2022 :: 12:34 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 01:15PM

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... North central White County in southeastern Illinois... Southeastern Wayne County in south central Illinois... Western Wabash County in southeastern Illinois... Southern Edwards County in southeastern Illinois...

* Until 115 PM CDT.

* At 1232 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles southwest of Albion, moving northeast at 45 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Albion around 1245 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 114 and 124.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EDWARDS, IL ... WABASH, IL ... WAYNE, IL ... WHITE, 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.

Address/Location
Wayne County Emergency Services
1002 Leininger Rd
Fairfield, IL 62837

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-307-5585

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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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