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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
318 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

ILC115-282130-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0081.000000T0000Z-251228T2130Z/
Macon-
318 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MACON COUNTY...

At 318 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located about 5 miles west 
of Mount Zion, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Decatur, Long Creek, and Decatur Airport around 325 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Hervey
City and Elwin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3972 8882 3971 8897 3974 8898 3982 8900
      3988 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 2118Z 248DEG 38KT 3979 8891 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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