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Tornado Watch

Statement as of 2:17 AM CDT on May 21, 2013

Expires 6:00 AM EDT on May 21, 2013


Tornado Watch 197 remains in effect until 500 am CDT for the
following locations


IL
. Illinois counties included are

Alexander Edwards Franklin
Gallatin Hamilton Hardin
Jackson Jefferson Johnson
Massac Perry Pope
Pulaski Saline Union
Wabash Wayne white
Williamson




Record Report

Statement as of 1:45 AM CDT on May 21, 2013


... Record daily maximum low temperature set at Evansville in...

The low temperature for yesterday, may 20th, at Evansville in was
71 degrees. This sets a new maximum low temperature for this date.
The old record was 70 degrees set in 2004.


Public Information Statement

Statement as of 12:14 AM CDT on May 21, 2013


... Safety rules for tornadoes...

A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service
for all of the quad state area with the exception of the southern
Kentucky pennyrile area. This watch is in effect until 5 am
Tuesday morning. The following safety tips are being provided in
hope that the broadcast media will frequently broadcast these
messages while the watch affects their area.

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for the development
of severe thunderstorms which can produce tornadoes in and close
to the watch area. If you are in the watch area... keep informed
of the latest weather information. These storms can develop
rapidly so there may be occasions when advance warning is not
possible.

A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been spotted or indicated by
radar. If you are in the path or near the tornado... take
immediate action to protect life and property. Follow these
safety rules.

In open country... find a ditch... culvert or other low area and
lay down flat. Cover your head with your hands for protection.

In homes or small buildings... go to the basement or a small
interior room on the lowest floor like a Hall or bathroom closet.
Use heavy furniture for shelter or cover yourself with a mattress
or blanket.

In Mobile homes or vehicles... abandon it and go to a substantial
structure or place of safety. Never try to outrun a tornado in a
vehicle.

In schools... hospitals... factories or shopping centers... go to
designated shelter areas. Interior Halls on the lowest levels are
usually the best. Stay away from gymnasiums or auditoriums. Avoid
all outside walls and windows.

The key to tornado survival is to be prepared and take immediate
action when a warning is issued or when you feel threatened.
Remember... the actions you take during a tornado event may save
your life and the lives of those you are responsible for.


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Alaska - Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Watch , Winter Storm Warning , Frost Advisory , Freeze Warning , Special Weather Statement , Record Report
Arizona - Fire Weather Watch
Arkansas - Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flood Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Flood Advisory , Special Weather Statement , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
California - Lake Wind Advisory , Freeze Watch , Special Weather Statement , Special Statement
Connecticut - Dense Fog Advisory , Air Quality Alert
Florida - Record Report , Public Information Statement
Georgia - Flood Warning , Public Information Statement
Hawaii - High Surf Advisory , Wind Advisory , Record Report
Illinois - Tornado Watch , Flood Warning , Flood Warning, Flash Flood Warning , Flash Flood Warning , Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Indiana - Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Special Weather Statement , Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Iowa - Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Kansas - Areal Flood Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Kentucky - Tornado Watch , Flood Warning , Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Louisiana - Flood Warning
Maine - Dense Fog Advisory
Massachusetts - Dense Fog Advisory
Michigan - Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Dense Fog Advisory , Special Weather Statement , Special Statement , Record Report
Minnesota - Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Areal Flood Watch , Areal Flood Watch , Flash Flood Watch , Hydrologic Statement , Record Report
Mississippi - Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Special Statement
Missouri - Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Tornado Watch , Flood Warning, Flash Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Flash Flood Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Flood Advisory , Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Montana - Record Report , Public Information Statement
Nevada - Lake Wind Advisory , Wind Advisory
New Mexico - Public Information Statement
New York - Dense Fog Advisory
North Carolina - Record Report
North Dakota - Flood Warning , Flood Warning, Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Watch , Areal Flood Watch, Areal Flood Advisory , Areal Flood Watch , Flash Flood Watch , Flood Watch , Wind Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Ohio - Record Report
Oklahoma - Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Flood Warning , Areal Flood Advisory, Flash Flood Watch , Flash Flood Watch , Flash Flood Watch , Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Oregon - Special Weather Statement
Pennsylvania - Record Report
Rhode Island - Dense Fog Advisory
South Carolina - Flood Warning , Record Report
South Dakota - Wind Advisory
Tennessee - Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Special Statement
Texas - Record Report , Public Information Statement
Utah - Public Information Statement
Washington - Special Weather Statement
Wisconsin - Flash Flood Watch , Record Report
Wyoming - Public Information Statement
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