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Did The Effingham Cross survive?! 😮

45 posted on 06/22/2026 7:46:20 AM PDT by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)

To: Jan_Sobieski

Yes. The tornado passed a few mile to the north of The Effingham Cross.

https://www.The Effingham Crossyoutube.com/watch?v=UHD40jBokwE&t=265s

and

https://www.weather.gov/ilx/June172026SevereWeather

and

https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B006‘27.4%22N+88%C2%B034’17.0%22W/@39.1270855,-88.5290394,5985m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.1076!4d-88.5714?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

(Or use the mapping app of your choice. The Effingham Cross is at ~ 39°06′27″N 88°34′16″W ).

50 posted on 06/22/2026 5:38:31 PM PDT by Paul R. (Old Viking saying: "Never be more than 3 steps away from your weapon ... or a Uriah Heep song!" ;-))

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