The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for northeastern Christian County, northwestern Shelby County and southern Macon County Wednesday evening after spotters reported a funnel around 6:45 PM near Moweaqua. Christian County EMA Director Mike Crews says it was a “rope tornado.”
While the threat has lifted for now, please stay tuned to Regional Radio News for more updates. A flash flood remains in affect for the area until 1PM Thursday.