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

ILC135-190000-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240419T0000Z/
Montgomery IL-
632 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

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

At 628 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from near Raymond to near Hillsboro to near Mount
Olive, moving east at 40 mph. Radar indicated rotation was located
south of Raymond and south of Walshville.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Hillsboro, Witt, Taylor Springs, Schram City, Nokomis, Coffeen and
  Van Burensburg.

This also includes Lake Lou Yaeger.

This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 52 and 60.

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.

This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3922 8925 3903 8925 3903 8959 3900 8959
      3900 8970 3930 8970 3935 8945 3935 8914
      3922 8914
TIME...MOT...LOC 2328Z 264DEG 35KT 3938 8954 3925 8951 3902 8966

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Pfahler
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