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Tornado Warning issued April 20 at 3:34PM CDT until April 20 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln ILCounties: Fulton, ILThe National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Northern Fulton County in west central Illinois...* Until 400 PM CDT.* At 334 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Ipava, or 12 miles west of Lewistown, moving northeast at 40 mph.HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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... Lewistown and Cuba around 350 PM CDT.Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Canton and St. David.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.