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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Issued at Mon 6:23 PM May. 4
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 623 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Worden, or 7 miles southwest of Staunton, moving east at 40 mph.
Hazard: Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
Source: Trained spotters reported.
Impact: People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include Prairietown, Carpenter, Hamel, Worden, Staunton, Kaufman, Livingston, Williamson, Alhambra and New Douglas. This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 30 and 41.

Recommended Action

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and has produced large hail.

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