Tornado Warning issued in parts of central IL as strong storms move into area

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Piatt, DeWitt and McLean until 7:15 p.m. as strong storms moved into the area Monday.

A Tornado Watch has also been issued for Jersey and Macopin Counties until 9 p.m.

Those living in the impacted areas are urged to seek shelter immediately.

The NWS office in Lincoln has also expanded a Tornado Watch across more of Central Illinois as another round of strong storms moves through the area.

The Tornado Watch covers all counties in the WAND viewing area. The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Monday.

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

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Areas that saw heavy rain and storms on Monday have seen the severe risk reduce, but it 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 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.