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WFUS53 KILX 280152
TORILX
ILC167-280230-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0018.240428T0152Z-240428T0230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
852 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Sangamon County in central Illinois...

* Until 930 PM CDT.

* At 852 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Mechanicsburg, or 13 miles east of Springfield,
  moving northeast at 30 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...
  Mechanicsburg around 900 PM CDT.
  Illiopolis around 905 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 116 and 122.

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 3992 8936 3992 8922 3987 8921 3977 8935
      3977 8936 3976 8936 3974 8939 3976 8943
TIME...MOT...LOC 0152Z 205DEG 25KT 3977 8939

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

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