WFUS53 KLSX 182245
TORLSX
ILC117-135-182330-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0033.240418T2245Z-240418T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
545 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...
  Northwestern Montgomery County in south central Illinois...

* Until 630 PM CDT.

* At 543 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Carlinville, moving east at 25 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Raymond around 600 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 60 and 63.
 
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 3922 8948 3928 8982 3942 8983 3944 8953
      3935 8953 3935 8947
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 275DEG 23KT 3933 8982 

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

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