Statement as of 9:41 PM CDT on August 31, 2013 Special Statement ... Significant weather advisory for Wayne and Jefferson counties in south central Illinois until 1045 PM CDT... At 935 PM CDT... radar showed strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles north of Flora to Wamac... and moving east at 30 mph. A wind gust to 50 mph was reported as this line moved through Salem Illinois... just to the north... earlier. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected with these storms... along with frequent dangerous lightning. Locations that may be impacted include... Mount Vernon... Fairfield... Woodlawn... Bluford... Cisne... Wayne City... Dix... Waltonville... Nason... Bonnie... Ina... Johnsonville... Belle Rive... Keenes... Jeffersonville... Mount Erie... Sims and Golden Gate. If threatening weather approaches your area... take shelter in a sturdy building. In addition... these storms may intensify... and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for this area. Be certain to monitor local radio and TV stations... as well as local cable TV outlets... for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Posted on: Sun, 01 Sep 2013 03:14:55 +0000
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