Full Notification

TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Eastern Marion County in south central Illinois...

* Until 630 PM CDT.

* At 615 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles north of Helm, or 11 miles east of Salem, moving northeast 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 tornado will be near... Helm and Omega around 615 PM CDT. Stephen Forbes Station around 620 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by the tornado include Iuka.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MARION, IL

Instructions:

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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.