Tornado Warning for La Salle, IL
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What is happening
TORLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central La Salle County in north central Illinois... * Until 1145 PM CDT. * At 1121 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Grand Ridge, or near Streator, moving northeast at 15 mph....
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.
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Bulletin details
TORLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central La Salle County in north central Illinois... * Until 1145 PM CDT. * At 1121 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Grand Ridge, or near Streator, moving northeast at 15 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... Grand Ridge around 1125 PM CDT.
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Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 11:22PM CDT until August 9 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Chicago IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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