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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: mystery-ak

Sure is. You stay safe. I'm a little unnerved. Hubby is out of town on business and I'm alone with my three little boys. Yikes!


61 posted on 03/12/2006 7:08:51 PM PST by conservativebabe
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To: MinuteGal

I'm in Pekin, Illinois. They are all around here but still 50 - 60 miles from me. All is calm here so far.


62 posted on 03/12/2006 7:09:30 PM PST by Graybeard58 (Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: woofie

Call Mayor Nagin...


LOL.....we don't need no stinking buses.....but, where is FEMA...it's been 30min since the tornado struck


63 posted on 03/12/2006 7:09:30 PM PST by mystery-ak (Army Wife and Army Mother.....toughest job in the military)
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To: silentknight

I doubt if this will affect Milorad Blagojevich's boyish bangs. Using so much hair spray, he's a one-man ozone threat.


64 posted on 03/12/2006 7:09:54 PM PST by Mike Bates (Irish Alzheimer's victim: I only remember the grudges.)
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To: conservativebabe
Please stay safe..

Remember the rules...lowest floor, interior room, etc.

65 posted on 03/12/2006 7:10:16 PM PST by pandemoniumreigns
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To: Reborn

Isn't that one is so strong that it pulls your underwear up around your neck?


66 posted on 03/12/2006 7:10:18 PM PST by G Larry (Only strict constructionists on the Supreme Court!)
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To: conservativebabe

Thanks ConservativeBabe. All is quiet for the moment, although it looks like they are in for a long night with more to come. I'll be watching the skies shortly... I am in the far NW suburbs of Chicago and we have a tornado watch and some warnings to the south and SW of use right now.


67 posted on 03/12/2006 7:10:45 PM PST by DollarBill
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To: Old-Retired-Trucker
DUCK!

I'm more of a chicken than a duck when it comes to tornados.

68 posted on 03/12/2006 7:10:45 PM PST by Graybeard58 (Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: Graybeard58
I'm much relieved. Sleep with one ear open tonight, will ya?

Leni

69 posted on 03/12/2006 7:10:54 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

Sure is. You stay safe. I'm a little unnerved. Hubby is out of town on business and I'm alone with my three little boys. Yikes!


Been there, done that many times....I hate the midwest in the Spring...this is a common occurence here..


70 posted on 03/12/2006 7:11:09 PM PST by mystery-ak (Army Wife and Army Mother.....toughest job in the military)
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To: Reborn
Hello Neighbor,

Channel 2's weather guy just said that we will (probably) get severe weather tonight, but could not predict to what level (thanks to MOguy for listening and reporting, as I am in the office, away from the TV). I am pretty sure I will not be able to sleep until this has passed, and that is probably a good idea! Stay safe out there!!

Glad to be here, MOgirl
71 posted on 03/12/2006 7:11:15 PM PST by MOgirl (Hillary. She's a totalitarian freak. And you know what I'm talkin' about.)
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To: silentknight

I hope Abe Lincoln's home is ok!!!!!


72 posted on 03/12/2006 7:11:43 PM PST by Lockbar (March toward the sound of the guns.)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Prayers up for everyone in the path.


73 posted on 03/12/2006 7:11:55 PM PST by bd476
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To: pandemoniumreigns

Thanks, I'll do my best.


74 posted on 03/12/2006 7:12:11 PM PST by conservativebabe
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To: Mike Bates
I doubt if this will affect Milorad Blagojevich's boyish bangs. Using so much hair spray, he's a one-man ozone threat.

Has Blagojevich ever been to Sprigfield? Does he even know where it is?

75 posted on 03/12/2006 7:12:41 PM PST by Graybeard58 (Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: DollarBill

Keep alert. Good luck to you and you stay safe too. We have more coming too. Can hardly wait~ !


76 posted on 03/12/2006 7:12:58 PM PST by conservativebabe
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To: DollarBill

Damage reports are coming in...Gordmans lost a roof, white Hen Pantry lost a roof............another tornado on the ground in Latham......Good Lord!.....winds clocked at 100mph...


77 posted on 03/12/2006 7:13:24 PM PST by mystery-ak (Army Wife and Army Mother.....toughest job in the military)
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To: golfisnr1
Hello,

Another neighbor, glad to meet you! We could dodge the bullet (or not), but you are right the radar looks nasty. Take Care,

Glad to be here, MOgirl
78 posted on 03/12/2006 7:13:37 PM PST by MOgirl (Hillary. She's a totalitarian freak. And you know what I'm talkin' about.)
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To: Graybeard58

He goes down there every so often to promise people other people's money.


79 posted on 03/12/2006 7:14:18 PM PST by Mike Bates (Irish Alzheimer's victim: I only remember the grudges.)
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To: mystery-ak

Yeah. I just moved back to IL from CO about 2 months ago. I used to say, "I sure miss the midwest storms". Excellent example of being careful what you wish for going on now.


80 posted on 03/12/2006 7:14:29 PM PST by conservativebabe
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