Parts of Central Illinois under Tornado Watch as more storms approach

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - As a round of severe weather moves out of Central Illinois, a Tornado Watch has been issued for several counties ahead of another round of storms expected later Monday.

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The Storm Prediction Center issued a Tornado Watch for Clinton, Macoupin, Marion and Montgomery Counties in the WAND viewing area.

The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Monday.

Earlier Monday, several warnings for both tornadoes and thunderstorms were issued across Central Illinois as strong storms raced east out of Missouri.

A second wave is expected, but the highest risk area is to the south along I-70. Those areas saw less severe weather Monday morning which may allow the atmosphere to fuel strong storms.

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Areas Monday that saw heavy rain and storms have seen the severe risk reduce, but is not entirely gone, according to the WAND Weather team.

There have been no reports of significant damage from Monday morning's storms. Widespread power outages across several counties knocked out electricity to thousands.

A grain truck was blown over in Christian County, according to the Christian County EMA Director. Nobody was hurt. Several trees were also knocked down.

The Effingham County EMA Director reported a tree into a mobile home. No injuries were reported.

Other areas saw heavy rain and strong winds.

Tuscola CUSD 301 announced on Facebook that the district has put shelter-in-place procedures in place after a tornado warning was issued for the area.

Superintendent Gary Alexander said that all after-school activities are canceled for Monday due to the weather.