Severe Weather Statement
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
735 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

ILC121-190100-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-240419T0100Z/
Marion IL-
735 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR MARION
COUNTY...

At 735 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Kinmundy to near Salem
to 10 miles southeast of Odin, moving east at 50 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.

Locations impacted include...
Salem, Odin, Kinmundy, Farina, Omega, Stephen Forbes Station, Helm,
Tonti, Iuka, Alma, Kell, Cartter, Selmaville, and Brubaker.

This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 109 and 127.

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 3847 8902 3873 8906 3883 8877 3883 8870
      3848 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 0035Z 257DEG 44KT 3872 8894 3862 8892 3850 8893

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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