Tornado Warning 3, NWS Lincoln, IL

Issued

Mar 14, 2025, 9:53 PM CDT (02:53 UTC)

Expired

Mar 14, 2025, 10:18 PM CDT

In force

25 min

Issued by

NWS Lincoln, IL

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

County Mason County, IL

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453 
WFUS53 KILX 150253
TORILX
ILC125-150330-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0003.250315T0253Z-250315T0330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
953 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Mason County in central Illinois...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 953 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
  Easton, or 9 miles north of Petersburg, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
  Mason City around 1000 PM CDT.

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4032 8970 4032 8961 4014 8962 4016 8967
      4014 8969 4014 8973 4013 8975 4012 8984
      4014 8987 4013 8988 4014 8991 4013 8995
      4019 8997
TIME...MOT...LOC 0253Z 245DEG 45KT 4015 8988 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Deubelbeiss

660 
WWUS53 KILX 150308
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1008 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ILC125-150330-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0330Z/
Mason-
1008 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL MASON COUNTY...

At 1008 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Mason City, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Mason County.

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4032 8970 4032 8961 4014 8962 4016 8967
      4014 8969 4014 8973 4025 8978
TIME...MOT...LOC 0308Z 245DEG 45KT 4023 8965 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Deubelbeiss

034 
WWUS53 KILX 150318
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1018 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ILC125-150328-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0330Z/
Mason-
1018 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MASON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for central
Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 4032 8970 4032 8961 4014 8962 4016 8967
      4014 8969 4014 8973 4025 8978
TIME...MOT...LOC 0314Z 245DEG 45KT 4028 8950 

$$

Deubelbeiss

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