Full Notification

TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Williamson County in southern Illinois... Southeastern Jackson County in southern Illinois... Southwestern Franklin County in south central Illinois... East central Perry County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 100 AM CDT.

* At 1209 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Grand Tower, or 11 miles southwest of Murphysboro, moving northeast at 65 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... Murphysboro and Carbondale around 1215 AM CDT. De Soto and Hurst around 1220 AM CDT. Royalton, Elkville, Herrin, Cambria, and Carterville around 1225 AM CDT. Energy, Crainville, Christopher, and Zeigler around 1230 AM CDT. Johnston City, West Frankfort, and Valier around 1235 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Whiteash, Colp, Gorham, Orient, North City, Buckner, Bush, and Freeman Spur. This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 57 and 65.

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