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2023 [KILX] LINCOLN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 12

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Storm Based Warning History

470 
WFUS53 KILX 311927
TORILX
ILC057-143-179-312000-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0012.230331T1927Z-230331T2000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
227 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Fulton County in west central Illinois...
  West central Tazewell County in central Illinois...
  Southwestern Peoria County in central Illinois...

* Until 300 PM CDT.
    
* At 227 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over St. David, or near Canton, moving northeast at 55
  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...
  Glasford around 240 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pekin.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4055 8962 4043 8989 4044 8993 4039 8998
      4036 9006 4048 9014 4073 8986
TIME...MOT...LOC 1927Z 232DEG 49KT 4046 9003 

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

$$

MJA
553 
WWUS53 KILX 311931
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
231 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ILC057-143-179-312000-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230331T2000Z/
Fulton-Tazewell-Peoria-
231 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FULTON...WEST CENTRAL TAZEWELL AND SOUTHWESTERN PEORIA
COUNTIES...
    
At 231 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near St. David, or near Canton, moving northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Glasford around 240 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pekin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4055 8962 4043 8989 4044 8993 4039 8998
      4036 9006 4048 9014 4073 8986
TIME...MOT...LOC 1931Z 232DEG 49KT 4050 8997 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MJA
542 
WWUS53 KILX 311937
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
237 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ILC057-143-179-312000-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230331T2000Z/
Fulton-Tazewell-Peoria-
237 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FULTON...WEST CENTRAL TAZEWELL AND SOUTHWESTERN PEORIA
COUNTIES...
    
At 237 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Glasford, or 8 miles east of Canton, moving northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Glasford around 240 PM CDT.
  Pekin around 250 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4055 8962 4043 8989 4044 8993 4055 9001
      4072 8985
TIME...MOT...LOC 1937Z 232DEG 49KT 4055 8988 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MJA
415 
WWUS53 KILX 311943
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
243 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ILC057-143-179-312000-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230331T2000Z/
Fulton-Tazewell-Peoria-
243 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN FULTON...WEST CENTRAL TAZEWELL AND SOUTHWESTERN PEORIA
COUNTIES...
    
At 242 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Glasford, or 9 miles west of Pekin, moving northeast
at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Fulton, west central Tazewell and southwestern Peoria
Counties, including the following locations... Powerton, Mapleton,
Kingston Mines and Smithville.

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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4058 8992 4070 8982 4055 8962 4048 8983
TIME...MOT...LOC 1942Z 232DEG 49KT 4060 8980 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

MJA
918 
WWUS53 KILX 311956
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
256 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ILC057-143-179-312006-
/O.EXP.KILX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230331T2000Z/
Fulton-Tazewell-Peoria-
256 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN FULTON...WEST CENTRAL
TAZEWELL AND SOUTHWESTERN PEORIA COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 300 PM
CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central and
west central Illinois.

LAT...LON 4058 8992 4070 8982 4055 8962 4048 8983
TIME...MOT...LOC 1956Z 232DEG 49KT 4070 8963 

$$

MJA
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470 
WFUS53 KILX 311927
TORILX
ILC057-143-179-312000-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0012.230331T1927Z-230331T2000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
227 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Fulton County in west central Illinois...
  West central Tazewell County in central Illinois...
  Southwestern Peoria County in central Illinois...

* Until 300 PM CDT.
    
* At 227 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over St. David, or near Canton, moving northeast at 55
  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...
  Glasford around 240 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pekin.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4055 8962 4043 8989 4044 8993 4039 8998
      4036 9006 4048 9014 4073 8986
TIME...MOT...LOC 1927Z 232DEG 49KT 4046 9003 

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

$$

MJA
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553 
WWUS53 KILX 311931
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
231 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ILC057-143-179-312000-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230331T2000Z/
Fulton-Tazewell-Peoria-
231 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FULTON...WEST CENTRAL TAZEWELL AND SOUTHWESTERN PEORIA
COUNTIES...
    
At 231 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near St. David, or near Canton, moving northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Glasford around 240 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pekin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4055 8962 4043 8989 4044 8993 4039 8998
      4036 9006 4048 9014 4073 8986
TIME...MOT...LOC 1931Z 232DEG 49KT 4050 8997 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MJA
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542 
WWUS53 KILX 311937
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
237 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ILC057-143-179-312000-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230331T2000Z/
Fulton-Tazewell-Peoria-
237 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FULTON...WEST CENTRAL TAZEWELL AND SOUTHWESTERN PEORIA
COUNTIES...
    
At 237 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Glasford, or 8 miles east of Canton, moving northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Glasford around 240 PM CDT.
  Pekin around 250 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4055 8962 4043 8989 4044 8993 4055 9001
      4072 8985
TIME...MOT...LOC 1937Z 232DEG 49KT 4055 8988 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

MJA
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415 
WWUS53 KILX 311943
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
243 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ILC057-143-179-312000-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230331T2000Z/
Fulton-Tazewell-Peoria-
243 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN FULTON...WEST CENTRAL TAZEWELL AND SOUTHWESTERN PEORIA
COUNTIES...
    
At 242 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Glasford, or 9 miles west of Pekin, moving northeast
at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Fulton, west central Tazewell and southwestern Peoria
Counties, including the following locations... Powerton, Mapleton,
Kingston Mines and Smithville.

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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4058 8992 4070 8982 4055 8962 4048 8983
TIME...MOT...LOC 1942Z 232DEG 49KT 4060 8980 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

MJA
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918 
WWUS53 KILX 311956
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
256 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

ILC057-143-179-312006-
/O.EXP.KILX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230331T2000Z/
Fulton-Tazewell-Peoria-
256 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN FULTON...WEST CENTRAL
TAZEWELL AND SOUTHWESTERN PEORIA COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 300 PM
CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central and
west central Illinois.

LAT...LON 4058 8992 4070 8982 4055 8962 4048 8983
TIME...MOT...LOC 1956Z 232DEG 49KT 4070 8963 

$$

MJA

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