Tornado warning has been issued for parts of the Midwest on Wednesday morning, June 29, 2023. The warning is in effect for the following counties:
- Adams County, Illinois
- Brown County, Illinois
- Clay County, Illinois
- Hancock County, Illinois
- Pike County, Illinois
- Schuyler County, Illinois
- Wayne County, Illinois
The warning was issued at 11:00 AM CDT and is set to expire at 12:00 PM CDT. The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning of a possible tornado that is capable of producing winds up to 100 miles per hour. The tornado is also expected to produce large hail and dangerous flash flooding.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take shelter immediately. If you are in a mobile home, you should move to a sturdy building or underground shelter. If you are in a car, you should pull over to the side of the road and get out of the vehicle. Once you are in a safe location, you should stay tuned to local news and weather reports for updates on the situation.
The NWS is also warning of severe thunderstorms in other parts of the Midwest. These thunderstorms are capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding. Residents in the following areas are advised to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible:
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Wisconsin
The NWS will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as needed.
Update
The tornado warning for parts of the Midwest has been extended until 1:00 PM CDT. The tornado is still capable of producing winds up to 100 miles per hour and large hail. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take shelter immediately and stay tuned to local news and weather reports for updates.
Update
The tornado warning for parts of the Midwest has been canceled. However, the NWS is still warning of severe thunderstorms in the area. These thunderstorms are capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding. Residents in the following areas are advised to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible:
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Wisconsin
The NWS will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as needed.
No injuries or damage reported
The tornado that touched down in parts of the Midwest on Wednesday morning did not cause any injuries or damage. The tornado was relatively weak, with winds estimated at 80 miles per hour. It touched down in a sparsely populated area and quickly dissipated.
The NWS is still warning of severe thunderstorms in the Midwest, but the risk of tornadoes has decreased. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible. The NWS will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as needed.
