Tornado Warning for Bureau, IL
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What is happening
At 925 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Sheffield, or 13 miles northeast of Kewanee, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or...
What the bulletin says to do
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. This storm has a history of producing tornadoes. Seek shelter now!
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Bulletin details
At 925 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Sheffield, or 13 miles northeast of Kewanee, moving east at 20 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Bureau County. This also includes Hennepin Canal State Trail. This includes Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 39 and 46.
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Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 9:25PM CDT until August 9 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 9:19PM CDT until August 9 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 9:13PM CDT until August 9 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 9:06PM CDT until August 9 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 9:00PM CDT until August 9 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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