Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS St. Louis, MO

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
637 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

ILC157-090000-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0056.000000T0000Z-240509T0000Z/
Randolph IL-
637 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...

At 637 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sparta, moving east at 45 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...
  Sparta around 640 PM CDT.
  Coulterville around 645 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3822 8977 3822 8959 3800 8960 3798 8985
      3808 8980
TIME...MOT...LOC 2337Z 258DEG 40KT 3811 8971

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

$$

BSH