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Large Tornado Has Hit The Capitol Of Illinois
NWS

Posted on 03/12/2006 6:39:21 PM PST by silentknight

A large tornado has moved through Illinois and has just hit the City of Springfield. Spotters reported a large tornado moved through the city. Damage is being reported. Emergency responders are being called in from surrounding areas.

NWS reports that this was a large wedge tornado.


TOPICS: Breaking News; US: Illinois; US: Indiana
KEYWORDS: illinois; springfield; tornado; weather
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To: nwctwx; mystery-ak

make that ne ks


41 posted on 03/12/2006 6:59:46 PM PST by nwctwx (Everything I need to know, I learned on the Threat Matrix)
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To: StarCMC

thanks.....


42 posted on 03/12/2006 7:00:24 PM PST by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq)
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To: MOgirl

SW St. Louis County, eh? Well, we are practically neighbors, lol. I'm in West St. Louis county. I hope you don't get any bad weather your way. Right now, it seems like it will all go north of us. At least, I sure hope so. I can't imagine getting hit by a "wedge tornado" at ANY time, but being in one at night would be really bad. Prayers for all folks in the paths of these storms. Stay safe MOgirl!


43 posted on 03/12/2006 7:01:44 PM PST by Reborn
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To: MOgirl

I'm here in Affton and nothing here yet. There is a line on storms just east of Kansas City that we will get later tonight. They look ugly on Doppler.


44 posted on 03/12/2006 7:02:16 PM PST by golfisnr1 (look at a map)
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To: silentknight

Just heard. In NW IL and Eastern IA, we are experiencing horrible storms, tornado warnings, hail, winds, and flooding. Homes are on fire in Davenport, IA due to lightening strikes, motorists have been stranded in floating cars.

Luckily, I still have power for now. Warnings/watches until 2 am.


45 posted on 03/12/2006 7:02:34 PM PST by conservativebabe
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To: samiam1972

9 p.m.

SPOTTERS REPORT A LARGE TORNADO ON THE GROUND STILL NEAR MT PULASKI, ILLINOIS


46 posted on 03/12/2006 7:03:28 PM PST by silentknight
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To: mystery-ak; bd476; Brad's Gramma

Looks bad.

My brothers are north of St. Louis,...maybe I better call them,


47 posted on 03/12/2006 7:04:25 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (History is soon Forgotten,)
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To: mystery-ak

How are things were you are? We have a bad one going on here. A little calm right now, but more expected.


48 posted on 03/12/2006 7:04:44 PM PST by conservativebabe
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To: DollarBill

Just talked to my Dad again, by Lake Springfield, and they went outside (power is still out across town) and said that the power plant sounds like 4 jet engines revving their engines on high; very unusual sound. I guess power lines are down, too - they just heard about numerous lines down across Dirkson Pkwy. Knight's Action Park, right off of 72, was supposedly hit, too.


49 posted on 03/12/2006 7:05:03 PM PST by DollarBill
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To: silentknight

More to come?

50 posted on 03/12/2006 7:05:10 PM PST by pandemoniumreigns
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To: dep
the weather channel is in the middle of "it could happen tomorrow," instead of reporting on what is actually happening tonight.

If Rick Santorum gets his way on his legislation to block public access to the National Weather Service data, that's all you're entitled to.

51 posted on 03/12/2006 7:05:33 PM PST by HAL9000 (Get a Mac - The Ultimate FReeping Machine)
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To: Graybeard58

DUCK!


52 posted on 03/12/2006 7:05:34 PM PST by Old-Retired-Trucker ("Celibacy is a fruitless effort.")
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To: NautiNurse

Quad Cities, that's where I am. It's been bad. Not as bad as Springfield though. Prayers for the state capitol.


53 posted on 03/12/2006 7:06:12 PM PST by conservativebabe
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To: Strategerist

Don't you hate that? They're SO desperate for disaster that they REPLAY old Hurricane reports. Forget current, actual weather- on the Weather Channel?? Silly us! It's storming outside and they're showing a 'Gardening Tips Magazine' type show!


54 posted on 03/12/2006 7:06:17 PM PST by ClearBlueSky (Whenever someone says it's not about Islam-it's about Islam. Jesus loves you, Allah wants you dead!)
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To: DollarBill

Local Springfield network is using backup generators to broadcast...


55 posted on 03/12/2006 7:06:26 PM PST by mystery-ak (Army Wife and Army Mother.....toughest job in the military)
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To: Graybeard58
I forget what town you're in. Was this anywhere near you?

Hope not!

Leni

56 posted on 03/12/2006 7:06:45 PM PST by MinuteGal (Sail the Bounding Main to the Balmy, Palmy Caribbean on FReeps Ahoy 4. Register Now!)
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To: conservativebabe

I was a little scared for awhile...then it started tracking NE and just missed us......more severe storms later....it's gonna be a long night..


57 posted on 03/12/2006 7:07:35 PM PST by mystery-ak (Army Wife and Army Mother.....toughest job in the military)
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To: mystery-ak

Call Mayor Nagin


58 posted on 03/12/2006 7:07:35 PM PST by woofie
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To: DollarBill

Prayers for your Dad.


59 posted on 03/12/2006 7:07:40 PM PST by conservativebabe
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To: mystery-ak

Are they getting out to survery the damage? No one seems to know, at this point, if it was widespread or just pockets of damage around the SE part of town.


60 posted on 03/12/2006 7:08:25 PM PST by DollarBill
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