Tornado Warning for Lawrence, IL
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What is happening
At 840 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Bridgeport, or west of Lawrenceville, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be...
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
At 840 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Bridgeport, or west of Lawrenceville, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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... St. Francisville around 855 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount Carmel Airport.
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Tornado Warning issued July 27 at 8:41PM CDT until July 27 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Official revision - Alert
Tornado Warning issued July 27 at 8:27PM CDT until July 27 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Lincoln IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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