SPRINGFIELD IL UPDATE... (please go to link for full story)
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AP) SPRINGFIELD Authorities say a tornado toppled trees, knocked down power lines and blew roofs off homes in Springfield Sunday during its two-hour journey through Central Illinois.
National Weather Service forecaster Ed Shimon calls the length of time the tornado was on the ground or just above ground "a highly unusual event."
He says emergency crews are responding to reports of gas leaks and power outages in Springfield.
The tornado touched down around 7:25 p.m. and made its way through the following counties: Greene, Scott, Morgan, Logan, Sangamon and DeWitt.
The Scott County sheriff's department says it has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Manchester, a town of about 300 people.
Scott County sheriff's department dispatcher Rosann Lindsey says "a lot of buildings are down."
Emergency crews responded to reports of gas leaks and power outages in Springfield.
The Scott County sheriff's department said it had confirmed that a tornado touched down in Manchester, a town of about 300 people. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
doesn't sound as serious as feared?
The gas leaks make me fear the worst kind of damage.