Effingham County Tornado Strikes, No Fatalities Reported as Responders Assess Damage

A tornado tore through Effingham County overnight, damaging homes and buildings from west of Shumway to south of Montrose and near Beecher City. Emergency crews are assessing injuries and damage; sheriff urges the public to avoid impacted areas and travel with extreme caution due to debris and downed power lines. No fatalities have been reported, with recovery efforts ongoing and updates to be provided by Effingham County EMA on its Facebook page.