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Tornado Warning 48, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this tornado warning at Dec 10, 2021, 8:28 PM CST for Logan County, Mason County, Tazewell County, Illinois. It was in force for 32 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 10, 2021, 8:28 PM CST (02:28 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2021, 9:00 PM CST
- In force
- 32 min
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Logan County, IL, Mason County, IL, Tazewell County, IL
The radar
The Lincoln radar (KILX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 5:17 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
| Dec 10, 7:47 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 64 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 119 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -33 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 662 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 73 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 341 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 357 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
546
WFUS53 KILX 110228
TORILX
ILC107-125-179-110300-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0048.211211T0228Z-211211T0300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
828 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Logan County in central Illinois...
Southeastern Tazewell County in central Illinois...
East central Mason County in central Illinois...
* Until 900 PM CST.
* At 828 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Middletown, or near Mason City, moving northeast
at 55 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Emden and Hartsburg around 840 PM CST.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Atlanta and Armington.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 155 between mile markers 0 and 13.
Interstate 55 between mile markers 126 and 141.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4044 8927 4042 8926 4029 8926 4028 8918
4023 8915 4011 8960 4027 8963
TIME...MOT...LOC 0228Z 242DEG 49KT 4017 8960
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Shimon3 follow-up statements
334
WWUS53 KILX 110235
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
835 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
ILC125-110245-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211211T0300Z/
Mason-
835 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MASON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for central
Illinois.
LAT...LON 4044 8927 4042 8926 4029 8926 4028 8918
4023 8915 4012 8955 4029 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 0235Z 239DEG 49KT 4023 8949
$$
ILC107-179-110300-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211211T0300Z/
Logan-Tazewell-
835 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
LOGAN AND SOUTHEASTERN TAZEWELL COUNTIES...
At 835 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hartsburg, or 8 miles northwest of Lincoln, moving
northeast at 55 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...
Atlanta and Armington.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 155 between mile markers 0 and 13.
Interstate 55 between mile markers 126 and 141.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4044 8927 4042 8926 4029 8926 4028 8918
4023 8915 4012 8955 4029 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 0235Z 239DEG 49KT 4023 8949
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Shimon442
WWUS53 KILX 110243
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
843 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
ILC107-179-110300-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211211T0300Z/
Logan-Tazewell-
843 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN LOGAN AND SOUTHEASTERN TAZEWELL COUNTIES...
At 843 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hartsburg, or 9 miles north of Lincoln, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Atlanta, Emden, Armington, Hartsburg and Lawndale.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 155 between mile markers 7 and 13.
Interstate 55 between mile markers 136 and 141.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4044 8927 4042 8926 4029 8926 4028 8918
4023 8915 4020 8943 4033 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0243Z 245DEG 42KT 4029 8937
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Shimon631
WWUS53 KILX 110254
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
854 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
ILC107-179-110303-
/O.EXP.KILX.TO.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211211T0300Z/
Logan-Tazewell-
854 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LOGAN AND SOUTHEASTERN
TAZEWELL COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 900 PM CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for central
Illinois.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Lincoln.
LAT...LON 4044 8927 4042 8926 4029 8926 4028 8918
4023 8915 4020 8943 4033 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0253Z 242DEG 49KT 4034 8925
$$
ShimonThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 7:15 PM CST | Tornado Warning | ILX | Cass, Morgan, Scott | 45 min |
| Dec 10, 7:54 PM CST | Tornado Warning | ILX | Cass, Mason, Menard | 40 min |
| Dec 10, 8:05 PM CST | Tornado Warning | ILX | Mason, Tazewell | 40 min |
| Dec 10, 8:20 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Christian, Sangamon | 40 min |
| Dec 10, 8:32 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Logan, Sangamon | 28 min |
| Dec 10, 8:38 PM CST | Tornado Warning | ILX | McLean, Woodford | 22 min |
| Dec 10, 8:50 PM CST | Tornado Warning | ILX | McLean | 12 min |
| Dec 10, 8:58 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | DeWitt, McLean, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt, Sangamon | 47 min |
| Dec 10, 9:09 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Christian, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt, Shelby | 66 min |
| Dec 10, 9:23 PM CST | Tornado Warning | ILX | Shelby | 36 min |
| Dec 10, 9:33 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, Piatt, Vermilion | 42 min |
| Dec 10, 9:51 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, Piatt and 1 more | 54 min |
| Dec 10, 9:55 PM CST | Tornado Warning | ILX | Coles, Douglas, Moultrie | 19 min |
| Dec 10, 9:58 PM CST | Tornado Warning | ILX | Coles, Douglas, Moultrie | 32 min |
| Dec 10, 10:24 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, Clark, Coles, Douglas, Edgar, Vermilion | 35 min |
| Dec 10, 10:26 PM CST | Tornado Warning | ILX | Coles, Douglas, Edgar, Vermilion | 19 min |
| Dec 10, 10:56 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Coles, Cumberland, Effingham, Jasper, Moultrie, Shelby | 49 min |
| Dec 10, 11:40 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Edgar, Effingham and 2 more | 65 min |
| Dec 11, 12:50 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Lawrence | 40 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.