Tornado Warning until 12:30PM
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... South central Logan County in central Illinois... Northeastern Sangamon County in central Illinois...
* Until 1230 PM CDT.
* At 1217 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Sherman, or 8 miles north of Springfield, moving east at 80 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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... Mechanicsburg and Cornland around 1225 PM CDT. Illiopolis around 1230 PM CDT. This includes the following highways... Interstate 55 between mile markers 101 and 110. Interstate 72 between mile markers 108 and 123.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LOGAN, IL ... SANGAMON, 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
Logan County 911/EMA
Logan County Safety Complex
Lincoln, IL 62656
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-732-3911
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP LOGAN911EMA followed by your message, to 888777
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