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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service St Louis MO

621 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024



ILC117-119-182345-

/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-240418T2345Z/

Madison IL-Macoupin IL-

621 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR

NORTHEASTERN MADISON AND SOUTHEASTERN MACOUPIN COUNTIES IN

SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS...



At 621 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Sorento, moving

east at 45 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.



This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of

northeastern Madison and southeastern Macoupin Counties in

southwestern Illinois, including the following locations...

Williamson.



This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 33 and 41.

 

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 3889 8983 3906 8978 3907 8970 3900 8970

      3892 8971

TIME...MOT...LOC 2321Z 256DEG 40KT 3900 8967 



TORNADO...OBSERVED

MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN



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