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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

5/29/2019 Illinois Tornado Warning




This particular alert has been cancelled. However, note that this area is still under a Tornado Watch and may have tornadic activity later on.

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
434 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

ILC021-115-292200-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190529T2200Z/
Christian-Macon-
434 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHRISTIAN AND SOUTHWESTERN MACON COUNTIES...

At 433 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Stonington, or 12
miles north of Taylorville, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

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.

This tornado will be near...
Blue Mound around 455 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 3965 8927 3975 8926 3978 8907 3960 8907
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 276DEG 13KT 3970 8921

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Deubelbeiss

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