Full Notification

TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Eastern Perry County in south central Illinois... Northwestern Williamson County in southern Illinois... Jackson County in southern Illinois... Western Franklin County in south central Illinois...

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 1158 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Ava, or 11 miles west of Murphysboro, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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... Ava and Murphysboro around 1205 AM CDT. De Soto and Elkville around 1215 AM CDT. Du Quoin around 1220 AM CDT. Royalton and Christopher around 1225 AM CDT. Valier and Zeigler around 1230 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Gorham, Orient, Dowell, North City, Buckner, Bush, St. Johns, Vergennes, and Freeman Spur. This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 64 and 65.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN, IL ... JACKSON, IL ... PERRY, IL ... WILLIAMSON, 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.