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WFUS53 KLSX 152254
TORLSX
ILC027-189-152345-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0011.260315T2254Z-260315T2345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
554 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Clinton County in south central Illinois...
  Washington County in south central Illinois...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 554 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 5 miles northeast of New Athens, or 9 miles southeast
  of Freeburg, moving east at 50 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Johannisburg, Lively Grove, New Memphis, Damiansville, Oakdale,
  Okawville, Addieville, Bartelso, Covington, Posen, Nashville,
  Beaucoup, Hoyleton, Ashley, Hoffman, Richview, Irvington, Wamac and
  Shattuc.

This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 34 and 61.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3848 8970 3869 8914 3850 8914 3821 8915
      3821 8933 3822 8957 3822 8970
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 251DEG 42KT 3835 8980

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Kimble