14 Mar 2024 | 01:00 PM UTC
US: Tornado warning issued for parts of western Illinois and eastern Missouri until at least 08:15 March 14
FLASH: Tornado warning issued for parts of western Illinois and eastern Missouri, US, until at least 08:15 March 14. Take shelter.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of western Illinois and eastern Missouri March 14, including the cities of Florissant and Saint Charles in Missouri and Alton, Jerseyville, Otterville, Fidelity, Godfrey, Grafton, and Elsah in Illinois The warning is active through at least 08:15 CDT. The warning could be extended or expanded at short notice.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Seek shelter immediately in areas covered by the warning. Be prepared to quickly move to a safe location if new warnings are issued. Postpone driving until weather conditions improve. Charge battery-powered devices in case prolonged electricity outages occur. Monitor local media for updated emergency and weather information.
