The National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Decatur County until 2:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for several counties, including northern Decatur County until 2:45 p.m. CDT. The warning was issued due to a severe thunderstorm moving northeast at a speed of 50 mph, with the potential of producing golf ball-sized hail and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
The storm is expected to reach Van Wert around 2:10 p.m. CDT, Weldon around 2:15 p.m. CDT, Lakeside Casino around 2:20 p.m. CDT, and Osceola around 2:25 p.m. CDT. People and animals that are outside are advised to take shelter indoors in the lowest level of a building. Those who live in the path of the storm are also advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Other locations in the path of the severe thunderstorm include Woodburn, Lucas, Lacona, Otter Creek County Park, and Interstate 35 between mile markers 11 and 37.
Please stay tuned to local news and weather updates for the latest information and follow any instructions provided by local authorities. Stay safe!
Update: The severe thunderstorm warning for northern Decatur County comes as tornadoes spawned by a huge storm have injured dozens and killed four people in Arkansas and Illinois. Please take this warning seriously and take all necessary precautions to stay safe. Stay tuned for further updates and follow any instructions provided by local authorities.
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