Full Notification

TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Perry County in south central Illinois... Southern Jefferson County in south central Illinois... Franklin County in south central Illinois...

* Until 745 PM CDT.

* At 704 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Pinckneyville, moving east at 50 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... Du Quoin and Tamaroa around 710 PM CDT. Christopher, Sesser, and Valier around 715 PM CDT. Rend Lake Area around 720 PM CDT. Benton and West City around 725 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Ewing, North City, Nason, Buckner, Macedonia, Hanaford, and Ina. This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 69 and 85.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN, IL ... JEFFERSON, IL ... PERRY, 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.