Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
148 WWUS53 KILX 280201 SVSILX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Lincoln IL 901 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024 ILC167-280230- /O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240428T0230Z/ Sangamon- 901 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR EAST CENTRAL SANGAMON COUNTY... At 900 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Mechanicsburg, or 17 miles east of Springfield, moving northeast at 30 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... Illiopolis around 905 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 118 and 122. 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 3992 8933 3992 8922 3987 8921 3978 8933 3979 8936 TIME...MOT...LOC 0200Z 214DEG 25KT 3981 8932 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN $$ 25