Tornado Warning until 05:45PM 
TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... Northern Jefferson County in south central Illinois...
* Until 545 PM CST.
* At 503 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Woodlawn, or 8 miles northwest of Mount Vernon, moving northeast at 25 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... Mount Vernon around 510 PM CST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Dix and Walnut Hill. This includes the following highways... Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 98 and 105. Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 65 and 72.
* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON, 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. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Paducah.
Address/Location
Jefferson County
100 S 10th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-244-8000