New tornado watch until 10 p.m.

(2:11 p.m. Friday announcement)

[May 30, 2008]  Severe storms were expected to move as far east as northwestern Illinois early Friday morning but were expected to weaken as they approached the Illinois River valley by noon. The forecast indicated that a few severe storms might reach as far east as Fulton, Knox and Stark counties during the morning, with large hail and damaging winds the main hazards.

A cold front will push slowly southeast toward the area and finally enter northwestern Illinois by 7 p.m. Friday.

A second round of severe storms is expected to develop by midafternoon across central Illinois and progress toward southeast Illinois through the evening. Damaging winds and large hail will be possible, along with a few tornadoes.

Any lingering storms in southeastern Illinois after midnight should remain below severe levels. Remain alert for updated forecasts on this potential severe weather episode.

[Text from announcement received from Terry Storer, Logan County Emergency Management Agency]

Tornado watch until 2 p.m.

(8:22 a.m. Friday announcement)

[May 30, 2008]  A tornado watch is in effect for Logan County until 2 p.m. Friday. This may be the first of more watches for the day.

All agencies should prepare for severe weather operations. Spotter activation may be required through 11 p.m.

[Text from announcement received from Terry Storer, Logan County Emergency Management Agency]

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