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Tornado Warning issued August 6 at 6:24PM CDT until August 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln ILCounties: Christian, IL; Sangamon, ILThe National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Central Christian County in central Illinois... Central Sangamon County in central Illinois...* Until 700 PM CDT.* At 624 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Bulpitt, or 11 miles northwest of Taylorville, moving east at 35 mph.HAZARD...Tornado.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... Taylorville around 635 PM CDT.Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Stonington.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.