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More Than 100,000 People Told to Move Indoors In Urgent Message

More Than 100,000 People Told to Move Indoors In Urgent Message

Summary

Over 130,000 people in Illinois were advised to go indoors because of a severe thunderstorm moving through the area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued immediate warnings indicating the potential for large hail and storm-related damage.

Key Facts

  • A severe thunderstorm moved across Illinois on Tuesday afternoon.
  • More than 130,000 people were told to move indoors urgently.
  • The National Weather Service issued two severe thunderstorm warnings.
  • The first warning affected areas including Decatur and would last until 2 p.m. Central time.
  • The second warning included Crawford, Jasper, Clark, and Cumberland counties.
  • Hail in the storms could be up to half-dollar size, posing a threat to vehicles and property.
  • People were advised to take shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
  • The warnings might expire soon, but similar alerts could continue as storms pass through Illinois.
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