Full Notification

SVRPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Perry County in south central Illinois... Northeastern Jackson County in southern Illinois... Southwestern Franklin County in south central Illinois...

* Until 645 AM CDT.

* At 553 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Elkville, or near Du Quoin, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. This storm has a history of producing hail up to golf ball size. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... West Frankfort, Benton, Christopher, Rend Lake Area, Zeigler, Royalton, Elkville, Valier, West City, North City, Buckner, Dowell, and Orient. This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 64 and 73.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN, IL ... JACKSON, IL ... PERRY, IL

Instructions:

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.