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Saline-Gallatin 911
Wednesday May 8th, 2024 :: 04:16 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 04:45PM

TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southern Saline County in southern Illinois... Southwestern Gallatin County in southern Illinois...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 412 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located about 5 miles south of Harrisburg, moving east at 35 mph. The tornadic part of the storm should stay south of Harrisburg. 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... South of Harrisburg around 415 PM CDT. Equality around 420 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Junction.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GALLATIN, IL ... SALINE, 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
Saline-Gallatin 911
31 W Church St
Harrisburg, IL 62946

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-499-4071

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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

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