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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service St Louis MO

605 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024



ILC119-182330-

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Madison IL-

605 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR SOUTH

CENTRAL MADISON COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS...



At 605 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Glen Carbon,

moving east at 40 mph.



HAZARD...Damaging tornado.



SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.



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.



Locations impacted include...

  Troy.



This includes the following highways...

 Interstate 70 in Illinois near exit 21.

 Interstate 55 in Illinois near exit 23.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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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LAT...LON 3866 8976 3866 9007 3880 9001 3885 9001

      3889 8983

TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 262DEG 36KT 3878 8991 



TORNADO...OBSERVED

MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN



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