Mount Vernon, IL

1:48 AM CDT on May 21, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 502 ft
Lon: 88.9° W
Lat: 38.3° N
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Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather is expected to fire up again across the nation's mid-section again on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains will gradually weaken as it shifts eastward into the Midwest on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trails southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section will set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of northeastern Texas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma, central and southern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of central and eastern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will continue near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest will maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

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Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather is expected to fire up again across the nation's mid-section again on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains will gradually weaken as it shifts eastward into the Midwest on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trails southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section will set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of northeastern Texas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma, central and southern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of central and eastern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will continue near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest will maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation.
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Mount Vernon Weather at a Glance

Updated 12:55 AM CDT
Weather Station
Centralia (KENL)
Elevation
531 ft
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Light Thunderstorms and Rain
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Temperature
67 °F
Feels Like 67 °F
Wind(mph)
4
Sunrise / Set
5:39 AM
8:05 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Thunderstorm 70 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Thunderstorm 88 °F
T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Tuesday Night
Thunderstorm 68 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 73 | 41 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Friday
Clear 79 | 45 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.89 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 3300 ft
Mostly Cloudy 4700 ft
Overcast 11000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
92%
Rainfall
0.82 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KENL 210555Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM -VCTSRA SCT033 BKN047 OVC110 19/18 A2989 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS P0030 60049 T01920178 10283 20192 402970192
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
67 °F
82,82,82,81,82,82,82,82,81,81,82,68,67
Dew Point
64 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4 mph from ESE
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
8.90 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSE in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Tornado Watch 197 in effect until 5 am CDT Tuesday...

Weather Forecast for Mount Vernon IL

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KENL

Tuesday, 21
Thunderstorm
88 | 68 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 23
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 41 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 24
Clear
79 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
79 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Mostly Cloudy
81 | 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 64 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 28
Partly Cloudy
90 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Clear
93 | 72 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Clear
93 | 72 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 66 80 | 67 83 | 67 72 | 65
Wind 10 mph South 13 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 8 mph SSW
Humidity 78% 65% 58% 77%
Chance of Precip. 70% 50% 50% 70%
Cloud Cover 77% 76% 80% 82%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:05 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.83], Average RMSE [1.48]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.11], Average RMSE [1.68] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 63 79 | 62 77 | 58 65 | 59
Wind 8 mph SSW 12 mph WSW 9 mph WSW 4 mph West
Humidity 76% 54% 50% 77%
Chance of Precip. 70% 50% 40% 20%
Cloud Cover 82% 46% 36% 51%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.12], Average RMSE [1.88]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.32], Average RMSE [1.39] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 58 71 | 60 71 | 58 61 | 44
Wind 5 mph WNW 9 mph WNW 9 mph NW 8 mph NNE
Humidity 80% 69% 64% 54%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 58% 69% 80% 9%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.66], Average RMSE [2.34]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.02], Average RMSE [1.94] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 34 70 | 44 72 | 51 58 | 44
Wind 8 mph NNE 7 mph NNE 6 mph NE 6 mph ENE
Humidity 52% 37% 46% 59%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 6% 0% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:07 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.77], Average RMSE [2.42]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.76], Average RMSE [1.94] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSE in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 43 72 | 53 74 | 55 67 | 52
Wind 6 mph ENE 6 mph East 4 mph SSE 7 mph East
Humidity 77% 49% 50% 57%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 20% 12% 20%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.92], Average RMSE [2.42]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.16], Average RMSE [2.21] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 52 71 | 57 75 | 65 69 | 62
Wind 8 mph East 8 mph SE 7 mph SE 8 mph ESE
Humidity 73% 58% 73% 76%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 58% 92% 100% 46%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Overcast Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.13], Average RMSE [4.22]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.99], Average RMSE [2.67] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 62 79 | 68 83 | 69 69 | 67
Wind 7 mph SE 9 mph South 10 mph SSW 10 mph SSW
Humidity 96% 69% 65% 93%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 70% 18% 31% 75%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.51], Average RMSE [3.74]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.06], Average RMSE [2.95] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 64 82 | 65 87 | 69 71 | 67
Wind 7 mph SSW 10 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 9 mph South
Humidity 79% 57% 54% 85%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 74% 45% 32% 24%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.71], Average RMSE [3.71]
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 76 | 63 89 | 65 90 | 69 75 | 68
Wind 8 mph SSW 10 mph SSW 10 mph SSW 10 mph SSW
Humidity 64% 45% 48% 77%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 22% 17% 10% 6%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.87], Average RMSE [3.82]
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 66 89 | 68 90 | 71 75 | 70
Wind 9 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 70% 50% 53% 83%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% 6% 3% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:12 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 67 87 | 68 88 | 71 73 | 69
Wind 7 mph SSW 9 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 8 mph South
Humidity 76% 54% 55% 86%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 21, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KMVN) 73 °F 53 °F
Record (KMVN) 87 °F (2004) 42 °F (2000)
Yesterday 86 °F 66 °F
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 21, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:39 AM CDT 8:05 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:09 AM CDT 8:35 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:32 AM CDT 9:13 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:50 AM CDT 9:54 PM CDT
Moon 4:21 PM CDT 3:04 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 26m
Length of Day
14h 25m
Tomorrow will be 1m 30s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 80% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Centralia 67 °F Light Thunderstorm Rain 12:55 AM CDT
Salem 65 °F Light Thunderstorm Rain 12:55 AM CDT
Fairfield 64 °F Heavy Thunderstorm Rain 12:55 AM CDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KENL)
Wind Speed: 3.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 110° (ESE)
Ceiling: 4700 ft

METAR KENL 210555Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM -VCTSRA SCT033 BKN047 OVC110 19/18 A2989 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS P0030 60049 T01920178 10283 20192 402970192

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Tornado Watch 197 remains in effect until 500 am CDT for the
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Special Weather Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:07 AM CDT on May 21, 2013

... Significant weather advisory for Hamilton... eastern Franklin...
southern Wayne and southeastern Jefferson counties in south central
Illinois... and Edwards... white... Wabash... northwestern
Gallatin... eastern Williamson and northern Saline counties in
southern Illinois... and Gibson... Pike... northern Posey and
northwestern Vanderburgh counties in southwest Indiana until 145 am
CDT...

At 1253 am CDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lancaster to 5 miles
east of Thompsonville... and moving southeast at 40 mph.

Wind gusts up to 40 mph are expected with these storms. Wind
equipment in Wayne City Illinois measured sustained winds around 35
mph with this line.

Locations that may be impacted include...
Carmi... Princeton... Fort Branch... Oakland City... Norris City...
Crossville... Patoka... New Harmony... Owensville... Poseyville...
Cynthiana... and Raleigh.

These storms may intensify... .and a Tornado Watch is in effect for
this area. Be certain to monitor local radio and TV stations... as
well as local cable TV outlets... .for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.


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107 am CDT Tue may 21 2013

... Significant weather advisory for Hamilton... eastern Franklin...
southern Wayne and southeastern Jefferson counties in south central
Illinois... and Edwards... white... Wabash... northwestern
Gallatin... eastern Williamson and northern Saline counties in
southern Illinois... and Gibson... Pike... northern Posey and
northwestern Vanderburgh counties in southwest Indiana until 145 am
CDT...

At 1253 am CDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lancaster to 5 miles
east of Thompsonville... and moving southeast at 40 mph.

Wind gusts up to 40 mph are expected with these storms. Wind
equipment in Wayne City Illinois measured sustained winds around 35
mph with this line.

Locations that may be impacted include...
Carmi... Princeton... Fort Branch... Oakland City... Norris City...
Crossville... Patoka... New Harmony... Owensville... Poseyville...
Cynthiana... and Raleigh.

These storms may intensify... .and a Tornado Watch is in effect for
this area. Be certain to monitor local radio and TV stations... as
well as local cable TV outlets... .for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.


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Local Storm Report
Mobile & Email Alerts


05/21/2013 1225 am

Mount Vernon, Jefferson County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Late report... quarter size hail reported.





05/21/2013 1225 am

Mount Vernon, Jefferson County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Late report... quarter size hail reported.



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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:14 am CDT on May 21, 2013

... Safety rules for tornadoes...

A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service
for all of the quad state area with the exception of the southern
Kentucky pennyrile area. This watch is in effect until 5 am
Tuesday morning. The following safety tips are being provided in
hope that the broadcast media will frequently broadcast these
messages while the watch affects their area.

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for the development
of severe thunderstorms which can produce tornadoes in and close
to the watch area. If you are in the watch area... keep informed
of the latest weather information. These storms can develop
rapidly so there may be occasions when advance warning is not
possible.

A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been spotted or indicated by
radar. If you are in the path or near the tornado... take
immediate action to protect life and property. Follow these
safety rules.

In open country... find a ditch... culvert or other low area and
lay down flat. Cover your head with your hands for protection.

In homes or small buildings... go to the basement or a small
interior room on the lowest floor like a Hall or bathroom closet.
Use heavy furniture for shelter or cover yourself with a mattress
or blanket.

In Mobile homes or vehicles... abandon it and go to a substantial
structure or place of safety. Never try to outrun a tornado in a
vehicle.

In schools... hospitals... factories or shopping centers... go to
designated shelter areas. Interior Halls on the lowest levels are
usually the best. Stay away from gymnasiums or auditoriums. Avoid
all outside walls and windows.

The key to tornado survival is to be prepared and take immediate
action when a warning is issued or when you feel threatened.
Remember... the actions you take during a tornado event may save
your life and the lives of those you are responsible for.


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