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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service St Louis MO

609 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024



ILC117-182318-

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Macoupin IL-

609 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024



...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MACOUPIN COUNTY IS

CANCELLED...



The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 

of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.



A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for

south central and southwestern Illinois.



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LAT...LON 3922 8948 3922 8949 3926 8970 3935 8971

      3935 8970 3936 8970 3939 8953 3935 8953

      3935 8947

TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 281DEG 20KT 3930 8966 



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ILC135-182330-

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Montgomery IL-

609 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024



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

CENTRAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY...



At 608 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located near Raymond, moving east at 25 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.



Locations impacted include...

  Raymond.



This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 60 and 63.

 

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.



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LAT...LON 3922 8948 3922 8949 3926 8970 3935 8971

      3935 8970 3936 8970 3939 8953 3935 8953

      3935 8947

TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 281DEG 20KT 3930 8966 



TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN



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