Tornado Warning
Issued by NWS St. Louis, MO

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
501 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Greene County in southwestern Illinois...
  Northwestern Macoupin County in southwestern Illinois...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 501 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Athensville,
  moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Palmyra around 510 PM CDT.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3937 9021 3945 9021 3948 8990 3934 8990
TIME...MOT...LOC 2201Z 270DEG 26KT 3941 9015

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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