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McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
Monday September 19th, 2022 :: 12:39 a.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado warning - Leroy - Empire - Bellflower until 1:00

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1234 AM CDT Mon Sep 19 2022

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
North central Piatt County in central Illinois...
Northeastern De Witt County in central Illinois...
Southeastern McLean County in central Illinois...

* Until 100 AM CDT.

* At 1234 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Le Roy, or 16 miles southeast of
Bloomington, moving southeast at 30 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...
Farmer City around 1250 AM CDT.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 149 and 164.

 

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
McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
104 W Front St
Bloomington, IL 61701

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 309-888-5020

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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