Full Notification

TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Jefferson County in east central Missouri... Northeastern Washington County in east central Missouri... Southeastern Franklin County in east central Missouri...

* Until 100 PM CDT.

* At 1210 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Richwoods, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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... Richwoods around 1215 PM CDT. Hillsboro around 1230 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include De Soto, Festus, Pevely, Herculaneum, Horine and Crystal City. This also includes Washington State Park, Mastodon Historic Site, Sandy Creek Covered Bridge Historic Site, and Gov. Dunklin's Grave Historic Site. This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 170 and 187.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN, MO ... JEFFERSON, 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.