WFUS53 KLSX 182226
TORLSX
ILC117-182300-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0030.240418T2226Z-240418T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
526 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Macoupin County in southwestern Illinois...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 526 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Palmyra, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northeastern Macoupin County, including the following locations...
  Nilwood, Hettick, and Standard City.

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.

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LAT...LON 3932 9005 3943 9005 3946 8979 3928 8978
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 271DEG 21KT 3937 8998 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

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