Full Notification

TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Franklin County in east central Missouri... Washington County in east central Missouri... Northeastern Iron County in southeastern Missouri... Western Saint Francois County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 1145 PM CDT.

* At 1107 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado were located along a line from 6 miles north of Gerald to 7 miles north of Ellington, or along a line from 11 miles southwest of New Haven to 25 miles southwest of Ironton, moving east at 40 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.

* Locations impacted include... Washington, Union, Sullivan, St. Clair, Potosi, Bismarck, Ironton, Leadwood, Villa Ridge, Gray Summit, Pilot Knob, Iron Mountain Lake, Arcadia, Irondale, Parkway, Mineral Point, Miramiguoa Park, Richwoods, Old Mines and Lonedell. This includes the following State Parks... Washington State Park, Fort Davidson Historic Site, Elephant Rocks State Park, Robertsville State Park and Meramec State Park. This includes Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 230 and 253.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN, MO ... IRON, MO ... ST. FRANCOIS, MO ... WASHINGTON, MO

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. Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!