Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Lincoln IL 452 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 ILC033-162215- /O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-250516T2215Z/ Crawford- 452 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN CRAWFORD COUNTY... At 451 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Oblong, or 7 miles southwest of Robinson, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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 dangerous storm will be near... Robinson around 455 PM CDT. Palestine around 500 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include New Hebron, Duncanville, Trimble, Hardinville, Stoy, Crawford County Airport, and Merom. 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. && LAT...LON 3889 8792 3900 8794 3909 8762 3906 8757 3900 8758 3899 8756 3899 8758 3896 8751 3890 8752 3889 8754 3888 8753 3886 8755 TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 256DEG 48KT 3895 8786 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN $$ 25

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