Full Notification

TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Menard County in central Illinois... Southern Logan County in central Illinois... Northern Sangamon County in central Illinois... West central Macon County in central Illinois...

* Until 1145 PM CDT.

* At 1057 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over Athens, 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.

* These dangerous storms will be near... Williamsville around 1105 PM CDT. Elkhart around 1110 PM CDT. Cornland around 1115 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount Pulaski and Latham. This includes the following highways... Interstate 55 between mile markers 100 and 118. Interstate 72 between mile markers 108 and 128.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LOGAN, IL ... MACON, IL ... MENARD, IL ... SANGAMON, 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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.