Severe weekend weather ahead for Southern Illinois
The National Weather Service in Paducah warns Southern Illinois residents to brace for more storms this weekend driven by a warm front. Expect heavy rain Friday night into Saturday with high impact hail and isolated tornadoes, following Tuesday's 100 mph bow echo winds.
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Gallery and video show storm damage around the region
The Southern provides images of storm damage from staff and readers, with links to see photos, watch cleanup around Carbondale's Public Safety Center, and access weather forecasts. Stay updated via The Southern's website and social media pages.
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Storm Sparks Urgent Move as Tree Crashes Roof
Lyla Bruce and her dog and mother fled to the bathroom as Tuesday night storms toppled a maple tree into their one-story home. The incident damaged a remodeled kitchen and left the family seeking safety after the blackout and crashing glass. See damage on page 5A.
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Microburst Damages Public Safety Center in Carbondale
Mayor Brad Cole said a microburst caused structural damage to Carbondale's new Public Safety Center Tuesday night. The storm's impact, confirmed by Emergency Management Services and the National Weather Service, ripped roof sections from the south side. Repairs and cleanup are expected to cost in the million-dollar range, with about $250,000 needed for other city structures.
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