Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 26 at 10:19PM CDT until April 26 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 8:19pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1019 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Galena, or 9 miles northwest of Joplin, moving east
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Joplin, Carthage, Webb City, Carl Junction, Baxter Springs, Galena,
Oronogo, Carterville, Duquesne, Duenweg, Jasper, Diamond, Airport
Drive, Leawood, Lowell, Silver Creek, Alba, Purcell, Shoal Creek
Drive, and Saginaw.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 4 and 18.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Cherokee, KS; Jasper, MO; Newton, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: