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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