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Tornado Warning issued September 18 at 10:39PM CDT until September 18 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln ILCounties: Marshall, ILThe National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Central Marshall County in central Illinois...* Until 1115 PM CDT.* At 1039 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Henry, or 8 miles northwest of Lacon, moving southeast at 45 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 dangerous storm will be near... Henry around 1045 PM CDT. Lacon and Sparland around 1050 PM CDT.Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Varna.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.