WFUS53 KILX 111055
TORILX
ILC035-049-079-111130-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0022.260311T1055Z-260311T1130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
555 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
  Southeastern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...
  Southeastern Effingham County in south central Illinois...

* Until 630 AM CDT.

* At 555 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Wheeler, or 11 miles west of Newton, moving
  northeast at 60 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...
  Wheeler around 600 AM CDT.

This includes Interstate 70 near mile marker 120.
 
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 3893 8842 3897 8850 3926 8807 3901 8795
TIME...MOT...LOC 1055Z 239DEG 53KT 3898 8837 

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

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