WFUS53 KLOT 160009
TORLOT
ILC053-160030-
/O.NEW.KLOT.TO.W.0008.260316T0009Z-260316T0030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
709 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Ford County in east central Illinois...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 708 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Saybrook, or near Gibson City, moving northeast at
  50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  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...
  Gibson City around 715 PM CDT.

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 4045 8846 4061 8832 4043 8810 4040 8817
      4040 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 218DEG 43KT 4038 8844 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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