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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
723 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

ILC051-121-270045-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-240527T0045Z/
Marion IL-Fayette IL-
723 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR MARION
AND SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE COUNTIES...

At 723 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Omega, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
Marion and southeastern Fayette Counties, including the following
locations... St. Peter, Alma, Iuka, La Clede, Loogootee, Cartter, St.
Paul, Brubaker, Kell, and Tonti.

This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 109 and 135.

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3847 8911 3892 8904 3892 8869 3848 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 275DEG 55KT 3861 8876

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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