Severe Thunderstorm Warning for SE Franklin County

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northeastern Williamson County in southern Illinois…
Northwestern Saline County in southern Illinois…
Southeastern Franklin County in south central Illinois…
Southwestern Hamilton County in south central Illinois…

* Until 1045 PM CDT

* At 1006 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near
Thompsonville, or near Benton, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
Thompsonville and Hanaford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Paducah.