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Tornado Warning issued April 15 at 6:42PM CDT until April 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MOCounties: St. Clair, IL; St. Louis, MO; St. Louis City, MO...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR WEST CENTRAL ST. CLAIR AND SOUTH CENTRAL ST. LOUIS COUNTIES AND SOUTHWESTERN ST. LOUIS CITY...At 641 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Marlborough, moving northeast at 20 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... St. Louis, Webster Groves, Richmond Heights, Brentwood, Maplewood, Shrewsbury, Affton, Mehlville, Lemay, and Marlborough around 645 PM CDT. Clayton and Cahokia around 650 PM CDT.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.