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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

$$

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