Full Notification

TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Perry County in south central Illinois... Southwestern Jefferson County in south central Illinois... Northwestern Franklin County in south central Illinois...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 830 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Du Quoin, moving east at 20 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... Christopher, Rend Lake Area, Sesser, and Valier around 835 PM CDT. West City around 845 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include St. Johns, North City, and Buckner.

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