SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED

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(LINCOLN) The National Weather Service had issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the southern two-thirds of Illinois, not only including the 70+ southernmost counties in the Land of Lincoln, but for several counties in neighboring Missouri and Kentucky. In effect until 4:00 this afternoon, those in the watch area should monitor a NOAA Weather Alert Radio for updates.