Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:16PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
TORSGF
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Hickory County in central Missouri...
Southern Benton County in central Missouri...
Northeastern St. Clair County in west central Missouri...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 715 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located 8
miles east of Lowry City, or 11 miles southwest of Warsaw, moving
east at 55 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Truman Lake, Warsaw, Knobby, Edwards, Lakeview Heights, Hastain,
Harper, Fristoe, Iconium, Zora, and Whitakerville.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Benton, MO; Hickory, MO; St. Clair, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: