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Tornado Warning issued April 4 at 7:43PM CDT until April 4 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln ILCounties: Fulton, IL; Mason, IL; Peoria, IL; Tazewell, ILThe National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a* Tornado Warning for... East central Fulton County in west central Illinois... West central Tazewell County in central Illinois... North central Mason County in central Illinois... Southwestern Peoria County in central Illinois...* Until 815 PM CDT.* At 743 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles east of St. David, or 8 miles southeast of Canton, moving east at 40 mph.HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.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... Manito around 750 PM CDT. Glasford around 755 PM CDT.Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include South Pekin, Pekin, Bartonville, Creve Coeur and Marquette Heights.This includes Interstate 474 between mile markers 2 and 9.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.