Full Notification

SVRPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Williamson County in southern Illinois... Northwestern Saline County in southern Illinois... South central Hamilton County in south central Illinois... Southeastern Franklin County in south central Illinois...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 344 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Pittsburg, or near Marion, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include... Harrisburg, Galatia, Pittsburg, Carrier Mills, Raleigh, and Muddy.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN, IL ... HAMILTON, IL ... SALINE, IL ... WILLIAMSON, IL

Instructions:

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CDT for south central and southern Illinois. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central Illinois.