Extreme Tornado

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 6:23PM CDT until April 17 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Adams, IL; Lewis, MO Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

TORLSX

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Adams County in west central Illinois...
Northern Lewis County in northeastern Missouri...

* Until 715 PM CDT.

* At 623 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles north of Lewistown, or 16 miles west of Canton,
moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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 tornado will be near...
Canton around 635 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by the tornado include Monticello, Meyer,
Lima, Loraine and Woodville.

Recommendations

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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.

Heavy rainfall is hiding this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. Take cover now!