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Friday, May 24, 2019

Illinois Tornado Warning 3 — Cancelled




The following alert completely expired at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Tornado Warning
ILC057-125-179-241900-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0014.190524T1825Z-190524T1900Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
125 PM CDT Fri May 24 2019

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
East central Fulton County in west central Illinois...
West central Tazewell County in central Illinois...
Northeastern Mason County in central Illinois...

* Until 200 PM CDT.

* At 125 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Lewistown,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

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.

* The tornado will be near...
Havana around 130 PM CDT.
Manito around 200 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Topeka, Liverpool, Banner, Chatauqua Park, Duncan Mills, Goofy Ridge,
Little America and Forest City.

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 4054 8988 4051 8987 4055 8978 4055 8973
4027 8971 4033 9024 4040 9025
TIME...MOT...LOC 1825Z 261DEG 25KT 4039 9014

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

Barker

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