Tornado Warning until 06:00AM
TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... Central White County in southeastern Illinois... Northern Posey County in southwestern Indiana...
* Until 600 AM CDT.
* At 528 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near Carmi, moving east at 55 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near... New Harmony around 535 AM CDT. Blairsville around 540 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Phillipstown and Maunie. This includes Interstate 64 in Indiana between Mile Markers 11 and 17.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WHITE, IL ... POSEY, IN
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
City of Carmi Police Department, IL
703 Oak St
Carmi, IL 62821
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-382-4633
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP CARMI 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