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Weather Service Extends Tornado Watch Until 2am Sunday

The National Weather Service at 8:40 Saturday night, extended the Tornado Watch until 2am Sunday, for areas north of Interstate 70, including all of the Regional Radio listening area.

 

At 7:30 Saturday night, the Weather Service in Lincoln issued a statement saying that thunderstorms were increasing across western Illinois as a cold front moves into the area, and were still capable of being severe. Further south, while rain and thunderstorms will continue through mid evening south of I-70, the threat of severe weather there has significantly lowered.

 

They’ve also issued a Wind Advisory for the area from 3am until 7pm Sunday.  Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.  Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle, and secure outdoor objects.

 

Stay tuned to Regional Radio for watches and warnings instantly as they’re issued by the National Weather Service.

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