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2018 [KLSX] ST_LOUIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 18
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
096
WFUS53 KLSX 012208
TORLSX
ILC117-135-012245-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0018.181201T2208Z-181201T2245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
408 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Macoupin County in southwestern Illinois...
West central Montgomery County in south central Illinois...
* Until 445 PM CST.
* At 408 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mount Olive, moving northeast at 30 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...
Litchfield around 430 PM CST.
Hillsboro around 435 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Honey
Bend, Butler and White City.
This also includes Lake Lou Yaeger.
This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 44 and 52.
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 3923 8943 3903 8972 3907 8977 3930 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 219DEG 25KT 3909 8971
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
TES197
WWUS53 KLSX 012217
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
417 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
ILC117-012226-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-181201T2245Z/
Macoupin IL-
417 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MACOUPIN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CST for south central
Illinois.
LAT...LON 3923 8943 3908 8965 3914 8969 3930 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 213DEG 28KT 3915 8965
$$
ILC135-012245-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-181201T2245Z/
Montgomery IL-
417 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CST FOR WEST
CENTRAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY...
At 416 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Litchfield, moving northeast at 30 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...
Hillsboro around 430 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Butler
and Honey Bend.
This also includes Lake Lou Yaeger.
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 3923 8943 3908 8965 3914 8969 3930 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 213DEG 28KT 3915 8965
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
TES924
WWUS53 KLSX 012220 CCA
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
420 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
ILC117-012226-
/O.COR.KLSX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-181201T2245Z/
Macoupin IL-
420 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR MACOUPIN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CST for south central
Illinois.
LAT...LON 3923 8943 3908 8965 3914 8969 3930 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 213DEG 28KT 3915 8965
$$
ILC135-012245-
/O.COR.KLSX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-181201T2245Z/
Montgomery IL-
420 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CST FOR WEST
CENTRAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY...
At 420 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Litchfield, moving northeast at 30 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
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...
Hillsboro around 430 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Butler
and Honey Bend.
This also includes Lake Lou Yaeger.
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 3923 8943 3908 8965 3914 8969 3930 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 213DEG 28KT 3915 8965
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
TESPermalink to 201812012208-KLSX-WFUS53-TORLSX
096
WFUS53 KLSX 012208
TORLSX
ILC117-135-012245-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0018.181201T2208Z-181201T2245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
408 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Macoupin County in southwestern Illinois...
West central Montgomery County in south central Illinois...
* Until 445 PM CST.
* At 408 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mount Olive, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Litchfield around 430 PM CST.
Hillsboro around 435 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Honey
Bend, Butler and White City.
This also includes Lake Lou Yaeger.
This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 44 and 52.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3923 8943 3903 8972 3907 8977 3930 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 219DEG 25KT 3909 8971
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
TESPermalink to 201812012217-KLSX-WWUS53-SVSLSX
197
WWUS53 KLSX 012217
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
417 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
ILC117-012226-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-181201T2245Z/
Macoupin IL-
417 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN 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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CST for south central
Illinois.
LAT...LON 3923 8943 3908 8965 3914 8969 3930 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 213DEG 28KT 3915 8965
$$
ILC135-012245-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-181201T2245Z/
Montgomery IL-
417 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CST FOR WEST
CENTRAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY...
At 416 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Litchfield, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Hillsboro around 430 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Butler
and Honey Bend.
This also includes Lake Lou Yaeger.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3923 8943 3908 8965 3914 8969 3930 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 213DEG 28KT 3915 8965
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
TESPermalink to 201812012220-KLSX-WWUS53-SVSLSX-CCA
924
WWUS53 KLSX 012220 CCA
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
420 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
ILC117-012226-
/O.COR.KLSX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-181201T2245Z/
Macoupin IL-
420 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CST for south central
Illinois.
LAT...LON 3923 8943 3908 8965 3914 8969 3930 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 213DEG 28KT 3915 8965
$$
ILC135-012245-
/O.COR.KLSX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-181201T2245Z/
Montgomery IL-
420 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CST FOR WEST
CENTRAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY...
At 420 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Litchfield, moving northeast at 30 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Hillsboro around 430 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Butler
and Honey Bend.
This also includes Lake Lou Yaeger.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3923 8943 3908 8965 3914 8969 3930 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 213DEG 28KT 3915 8965
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
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