Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 11 at 5:05AM CDT until March 11 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 3:05am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
TORLSX
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Washington County in south central Illinois...
Southeastern Saint Clair County in southwestern Illinois...
* Until 530 AM CDT.
* At 505 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Marissa, or 10 miles north of Sparta, moving east
at 80 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...
New Athens, Lenzburg, Marissa, Fayetteville, St. Libory, Lively
Grove, Johannisburg, Venedy, Oakdale, Okawville, Addieville,
Covington, Nashville, New Minden, Beaucoup, Hoyleton, Richview,
Irvington, Ashley and Wamac.
This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 41 and 61.
Instruction:
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 5:30 AM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 5:30 AM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
St. Clair, IL; Washington, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: