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Logan County 911/EMA
Tuesday January 3rd, 2023 :: 03:53 p.m. CST

Alert

Tornado Warning until 04:15PM

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Logan County in central Illinois... Eastern Sangamon County in central Illinois... West central Macon County in central Illinois...

* Until 415 PM CST.

* At 352 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over mainly rural areas of Sangamon and Logan Counties, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. 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.

* The tornado will be near... Latham around 410 PM CST. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Warrensburg.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LOGAN, IL ... MACON, IL ... SANGAMON, IL

Instructions:

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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
Logan County 911/EMA
Logan County Safety Complex
Lincoln, IL 62656

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-732-3911

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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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