Argenta Fire Department issued the following announcement on Dec. 2.
The National Weather Service In Lincoln Has Issued A
* Tornado Warning For.
Northeastern Christian County In Central Illinois.
Southwestern Macon County In Central Illinois.
* Until 615 Pm Cst.
* At 543 Pm Cst, A Confirmed Large And Extremely Dangerous Tornado Was Located Near Blue Mound, Or 13 Miles North Of Taylorville,
Moving Northeast At 30 Mph.
This Is A Particularly Dangerous Situation. Take Cover Now!
Hazard.Damaging Tornado.
Source.Radar Confirmed Tornado.
Impact.You Are In A Life-Threatening Situation. Flying Debris May Be Deadly To Those Caught Without Shelter. Mobile Homes Will Be Destroyed. Considerable Damage To Homes,
Businesses, And Vehicles Is Likely And Complete Destruction Is Possible.
* The Tornado Will Be Near.
Harristown And Niantic Around 605 Pm Cst.
Decatur Around 615 Pm Cst.
Other Locations Impacted By This Tornadic Thunderstorm Include Boody.
This Includes Interstate 72 Between Mile Markers 126 And 138.
Tornado.Observed Tornado Damage Threat.Considerable Hail.1.00in
Original source can be found here.
Source: Argenta Fire Department
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