US: Tornado warning in effect for west-central Macon County, Ill., until at least 17:30 CST Jan. 3

Event

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado warning for west-central Macon County, Illinois, notably including Decatur, Jan. 3. The tornado warning is in effect until at least 17:30 CST and could be extended or expanded at short notice.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

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.