A tornado warning was issued early Wednesday morning for parts of southeastern Illinois as a powerful storm system moved rapidly through the region.
Meteorologists warned that a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was detected on radar, prompting urgent safety alerts for residents in multiple counties.
The warning was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Lincoln, Illinois, shortly before 6 a.m., after meteorologists observed rotation within a fast-moving storm cell.
According to the National Weather Service, the warning applied to central Jasper County, southeastern Cumberland County, and southeastern Effingham County.
The alert was scheduled to remain in effect
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