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2023 [KILX] LINCOLN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 28

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Storm Based Warning History

291 
WFUS53 KILX 010140
TORILX
ILC025-049-079-159-010215-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0028.230401T0140Z-230401T0215Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
  Northwestern Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
  Northeastern Clay County in south central Illinois...
  Southeastern Effingham County in south central Illinois...

* Until 915 PM CDT.
    
* At 840 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Bible Grove, or 12 miles north of Flora, moving
  east at 60 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...
  Bogota around 850 PM CDT.
  Newton, West Liberty and Dundas around 855 PM CDT.
  Ste. Marie and Willow Hill around 900 PM CDT.

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 3874 8847 3887 8852 3911 8795 3883 8796
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 248DEG 58KT 3884 8840 

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

$$

MJA
496 
WWUS53 KILX 010150
SVSILX

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

ILC025-049-079-159-010215-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230401T0215Z/
Jasper-Richland-Clay-Effingham-
850 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
JASPER...NORTHWESTERN RICHLAND...EAST CENTRAL CLAY AND SOUTHEASTERN
EFFINGHAM COUNTIES...
    
At 849 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bogota, or near Newton, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
  Ste. Marie and Willow Hill around 900 PM CDT.

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 3877 8833 3893 8837 3911 8795 3883 8796
TIME...MOT...LOC 0149Z 248DEG 58KT 3890 8821 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

MJA
291 
WWUS53 KILX 010156
SVSILX

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

ILC025-049-010206-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230401T0215Z/
Clay-Effingham-
856 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CLAY AND SOUTHEASTERN
EFFINGHAM COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area.  Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southeastern
Illinois.

LAT...LON 3880 8815 3902 8816 3911 8795 3883 8796
TIME...MOT...LOC 0156Z 248DEG 58KT 3895 8807 

$$

ILC079-159-010215-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230401T0215Z/
Jasper-Richland-
856 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JASPER AND NORTH CENTRAL RICHLAND COUNTIES...

At 856 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Ste. Marie, or near Newton, moving east at 60 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Jasper and north central Richland Counties, including
the following locations... Sam Parr State Park and Hunt City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. 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 3880 8815 3902 8816 3911 8795 3883 8796
TIME...MOT...LOC 0156Z 248DEG 58KT 3895 8807 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

MJA
516 
WWUS53 KILX 010208
SVSILX

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

ILC079-159-010218-
/O.EXP.KILX.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230401T0215Z/
Jasper-Richland-
908 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JASPER AND NORTH CENTRAL
RICHLAND COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 915 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 200 AM CDT for southeastern
Illinois.

LAT...LON 3880 8815 3902 8816 3911 8795 3883 8796
TIME...MOT...LOC 0208Z 248DEG 58KT 3901 8788 

$$

MJA
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291 
WFUS53 KILX 010140
TORILX
ILC025-049-079-159-010215-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0028.230401T0140Z-230401T0215Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
  Northwestern Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
  Northeastern Clay County in south central Illinois...
  Southeastern Effingham County in south central Illinois...

* Until 915 PM CDT.
    
* At 840 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Bible Grove, or 12 miles north of Flora, moving
  east at 60 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...
  Bogota around 850 PM CDT.
  Newton, West Liberty and Dundas around 855 PM CDT.
  Ste. Marie and Willow Hill around 900 PM CDT.

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 3874 8847 3887 8852 3911 8795 3883 8796
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 248DEG 58KT 3884 8840 

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

$$

MJA
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496 
WWUS53 KILX 010150
SVSILX

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

ILC025-049-079-159-010215-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230401T0215Z/
Jasper-Richland-Clay-Effingham-
850 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
JASPER...NORTHWESTERN RICHLAND...EAST CENTRAL CLAY AND SOUTHEASTERN
EFFINGHAM COUNTIES...
    
At 849 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bogota, or near Newton, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
  Ste. Marie and Willow Hill around 900 PM CDT.

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 3877 8833 3893 8837 3911 8795 3883 8796
TIME...MOT...LOC 0149Z 248DEG 58KT 3890 8821 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

MJA
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291 
WWUS53 KILX 010156
SVSILX

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

ILC025-049-010206-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230401T0215Z/
Clay-Effingham-
856 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CLAY AND SOUTHEASTERN
EFFINGHAM COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area.  Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southeastern
Illinois.

LAT...LON 3880 8815 3902 8816 3911 8795 3883 8796
TIME...MOT...LOC 0156Z 248DEG 58KT 3895 8807 

$$

ILC079-159-010215-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230401T0215Z/
Jasper-Richland-
856 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JASPER AND NORTH CENTRAL RICHLAND COUNTIES...

At 856 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Ste. Marie, or near Newton, moving east at 60 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Jasper and north central Richland Counties, including
the following locations... Sam Parr State Park and Hunt City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. 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 3880 8815 3902 8816 3911 8795 3883 8796
TIME...MOT...LOC 0156Z 248DEG 58KT 3895 8807 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

MJA
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516 
WWUS53 KILX 010208
SVSILX

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

ILC079-159-010218-
/O.EXP.KILX.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230401T0215Z/
Jasper-Richland-
908 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JASPER AND NORTH CENTRAL
RICHLAND COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 915 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 200 AM CDT for southeastern
Illinois.

LAT...LON 3880 8815 3902 8816 3911 8795 3883 8796
TIME...MOT...LOC 0208Z 248DEG 58KT 3901 8788 

$$

MJA

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