Tornado Watch issued

The Storm Prediction Center has issued Tornado Watch #49 valid until 9:00 pm CDT for the following locations...

CENTRAL ILLINOIS
EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI

Remember a tornado watch means that conditions are favorable tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for rapidly changing weather conditions and be prepared to take precautions in the event of a warning.

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