Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
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651 WWUS53 KILX 270138 SVSILX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Lincoln IL 838 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024 ILC101-270200- /O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240527T0200Z/ Lawrence- 838 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL LAWRENCE COUNTY... At 838 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Bridgeport, or near Lawrenceville, 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. This dangerous storm will be near... Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville Vincennes Airport around 845 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pinkstaff, Billett, and Red Hills State Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather. && LAT...LON 3872 8783 3886 8756 3885 8753 3874 8750 3872 8752 3869 8752 3867 8759 3864 8762 3866 8783 TIME...MOT...LOC 0138Z 264DEG 34KT 3870 8774 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN $$ Geelhart