3/19/2019 Illinois Tornado Warning

Update: the National Weather Service canceled this particular alert.

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
355 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

ILC055-081-192115-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-200319T2115Z/
Jefferson IL-Franklin IL-
355 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON AND NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...

Update: the National Weather Service canceled this particular alert.

At 354 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Sesser, or 7 miles west of Rend Lake Area, moving
northeast at 45 mph.

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...
Rend Lake Area, Sesser, Valier, Ina, North City, Waltonville, Bonnie,
Ewing and Nason.

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

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LAT...LON 3830 8886 3805 8885 3798 8915 3802 8914
3804 8914 3806 8912 3810 8912 3810 8914
3812 8913 3813 8915 3819 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 2054Z 244DEG 39KT 3813 8909

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

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