Full Notification

TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern White County in southeastern Illinois... Wayne County in south central Illinois... Northeastern Jefferson County in south central Illinois... Northern Hamilton County in south central Illinois...

* Until 745 PM CDT.

* At 702 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Bluford, or 10 miles east of Mount Vernon, moving east 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 dangerous storm will be near... Wayne City around 710 PM CDT. Fairfield around 715 PM CDT. Cisne around 720 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount Erie, Jeffersonville, Burnt Prairie, Belle Rive, Johnsonville, Keenes, Belle Prairie City, Golden Gate, Sims, and Mill Shoals. This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 85 and 116.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HAMILTON, IL ... JEFFERSON, IL ... WAYNE, IL ... WHITE, 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.