Severe Weather Statement Issued by NWS St. Louis, MO
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
603 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
ILC117-119-182345-
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Madison IL-Macoupin IL-
603 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MADISON AND SOUTHEASTERN MACOUPIN COUNTIES IN
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS...
At 603 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Prairietown,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Staunton, Worden, and Livingston around 610 PM CDT.
This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 33 and 41.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
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LAT...LON 3885 9001 3903 9000 3907 8970 3900 8970
3892 8971
TIME...MOT...LOC 2303Z 263DEG 34KT 3895 8992
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
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