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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...Gusty Thunderstorms with Small Hail and Cold Air Funnel Clouds
through Early Tonight...

Gusty thunderstorms capable of producing cold air funnel clouds
and small hail are forecast through early tonight. These cold air
funnels are developing underneath thunderstorms that are moving
across the area. Underneath these showers...spinning columns of
air that look like tornadoes may continue to develop. These
funnels usually are very brief and rarely touch the ground. If
these funnels do touch down...they most likely will not cause
damage to life or property.

Cold air funnels are due to very cool air aloft...warm moist air
near the ground...and are usually in association with a strong
area of low pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere. Due to
little or no wind shear...they are usually weak and very brief.

Shawnee National Forest closes campgrounds, restrooms

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Shawnee Forest
By Mandy Robertson

(WSIL) -- The Shawnee National Forest has indefinitely closed developed campgrounds and restrooms.

In a statement Tuesday, the forest service said the closures were for the "health and safety of visitors and staff."

"As we work through an unpredictable and rapidly changing situation, health and safety is our number one priority. We are committed to continuing to support our communities and fulfill our mission as we all work together to minimize the impacts and spread of COVID-19."芒聙炉

The closed sites are:

Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

- Johnson Creek Campground, Jackson County

- Pine Hills Campground, Union County

Hidden Springs Ranger District

鈥� Camp Cadiz Campground, Hardin County

鈥� Pharaoh Campground at Garden of the Gods, Saline County

鈥� Pine Ridge Campground at Pounds Hollow, Gallatin County

鈥� Tower Rock Campground, Hardin County

The Shawnee National Forest is also closing offices.

Customers needing information, permits and maps are encouraged to call (618) 253-7114 or 1-800-My-Woods during regular business hours for customer service.芒聙炉芒聙炉