Full Notification

TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Jefferson County in east central Missouri... Northeastern Washington County in east central Missouri... Southeastern Franklin County in east central Missouri... Northwestern St. Francois County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 145 AM CDT.

* At 101 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Richwoods, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... De Soto and Hillsboro around 120 AM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Festus, Herculaneum, Pevely and Horine. This also includes Washington State Park and Sandy Creek Covered Bridge Historic Site. This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 175 and 185.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN, MO ... JEFFERSON, MO ... ST. FRANCOIS, MO ... WASHINGTON, MO

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.