Missouri Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 17:45

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:45PM CDT until April 17 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 744 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located 8 miles south of Stover, or 9 miles southwest of Versailles, moving east at 65 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... Lake of The Ozarks, Eldon, Osage Beach, Versailles, Village of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Stover, Laurie, Sunrise Beach, Tuscumbia, Barnett, Gravois Mills, Olean, Bagnell, Lakeside, Rocky Mount, Etterville, Lakeview, Purvis, and Aurora Springs.
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: 
Camden, MO; Miller, MO; Morgan, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO