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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
758 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

ILC025-159-270115-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240527T0115Z/
Richland-Clay-
758 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR RICHLAND
AND SOUTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTIES...

At 758 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Clay City, or 7 miles east of Flora, moving east at
45 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...
  Noble and Olney Noble Airport around 805 PM CDT.
  Olney around 810 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Calhoun and Claremont.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3860 8837 3877 8840 3882 8796 3857 8797
      3857 8814 3860 8816
TIME...MOT...LOC 0058Z 270DEG 40KT 3870 8834

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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