Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
961 WWUS53 KILX 280231 SVSILX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Lincoln IL 931 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024 ILC039-107-115-280245- /O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240428T0245Z/ Logan-De Witt-Macon- 931 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN LOGAN...SOUTHWESTERN DE WITT AND NORTHWESTERN MACON COUNTIES... At 930 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Latham, or 13 miles northwest of Decatur, moving northeast at 20 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... Latham around 935 PM CDT. 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! && LAT...LON 3990 8917 3992 8919 4010 8912 4008 8891 TIME...MOT...LOC 0230Z 221DEG 17KT 3993 8916 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN $$ 25