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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
357 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern McLean County in central Illinois...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 356 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Downs, or 8 miles east of Bloomington, moving
northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Colfax around 405 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 4062 8858 4061 8846 4048 8846 4040 8880
4048 8887 4076 8870 4076 8859
TIME...MOT...LOC 2056Z 235DEG 41KT 4046 8881

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

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.