The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the following areas in south central Illinois:

• Southeastern Bond County
• Northeastern Clinton County
• Southwestern Fayette County
• Northwestern Marion County

⏰ Effective Until: 4:00 PM CDT

At 3:14 PM CDT, radar detected a severe thunderstorm near Beaver Creek—about 6 miles north of Carlyle—moving northeast at 40 mph.

Hazards:

• Wind gusts up to 60 mph
• Quarter-sized hail

Possible Impacts:

• Hail may cause damage to vehicles
• Strong winds could damage roofs, siding, and trees

Areas Likely to Be Affected:

Vandalia, Carlyle, Kinmundy, Patoka, Tamalco, Beaver Creek, Boulder, Shobonier, Fairman, Pleasant Mound, Pittsburg, Keyesport, Alma, Vernon, St. Paul, and Stolletown

This warning also covers the Carlyle Lake Recreational Area and the following highways:

• Interstate 70 near exit 68
• Interstate 57 near exit 127

Safety Recommendations:

• Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building
• Stay away from windows
• Move to an interior room on the lowest floor

Tornadoes can form quickly from severe storms. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 7:00 PM CDT for parts of south central Illinois. Stay alert and be prepared to take additional shelter if needed.

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