Tornado Warning for Central Fayette County in effect until 12 am

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Fayette County in south central Illinois...

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1137 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Shobonier, or 7 miles southeast of
  Vandalia, moving northeast at 75 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught
           without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or
           destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will
           occur. Tree damage is likely.

* This tornado will be near...
  Vandalia and Shobonier around 1140 PM CDT.
  St. Elmo and Brownstown around 1145 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by the tornado include St. Paul, Avena, St.
James and Loogootee.