Full Notification

TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Perry County in south central Illinois... Jefferson County in south central Illinois... Northwestern Franklin County in south central Illinois...

* Until 115 AM CDT.

* At 1220 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Du Quoin, moving northeast at 55 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... Sesser and Rend Lake Area around 1225 AM CDT. Mount Vernon around 1235 AM CDT. Bluford around 1245 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Waltonville, Ina, Belle Rive, Bonnie, and Nason. This includes the following highways... Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 78 and 98. Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 73 and 90.

* 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.