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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
930 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

ILC113-160245-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240716T0245Z/
McLean-
930 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN COUNTY...

At 930 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Le Roy, or 15 miles east of Bloomington, moving
southeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern McLean County, including the following locations...
Bellflower and Moraine View State Park.

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 4043 8846 4028 8846 4031 8865 4040 8875
      4044 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0230Z 298DEG 50KT 4040 8869

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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