Missouri Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 15:58

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 5:58PM CDT until April 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northern Knox County in northeastern Missouri... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 558 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Greensburg, or 7 miles northwest of Edina, moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size 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. * This tornado will be near... Greensburg and Edina around 600 PM CDT. Colony around 610 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by the tornado include Baring.
Instruction: 
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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.
Area Description: 
Knox, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO