National Weather Service

…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL SULLIVAN…SOUTHWESTERN CLAY AND NORTHWESTERN GREENE COUNTIES… At 1016 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over Palestine, or near Robinson, moving east at 65 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. Locations impacted include… Linton, Sullivan, Jasonville, Dugger, Hymera, Lyons, Carlisle, Switz City, Merom, Graysville, Coalmont, Pleasantville, Turtle Creek Reservoir, Vicksburg and Paxton. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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. REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL SULLIVAN…SOUTHWESTERN CLAY AND NORTHWESTERN GREENE COUNTIES… At 1015 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Palestine, or near Robinson, moving east at 65 mph. HAZARD…Damaging tornado. SOURCE…Radar confirmed tornado. IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will b && TORNADO…OBSERVED; TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT…CONSIDERABLE; MAX HAIL SIZE…<.75 IN

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS ALSO IN EFFECT.