Missouri Tornado Warning | Effective 04/26/2026 16:09

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 26 at 6:09PM CDT until April 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 26, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires: 
April 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
TORSGF The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Cedar County in southwestern Missouri... Southern St. Clair County in west central Missouri... Northeastern Vernon County in west central Missouri... * Until 700 PM CDT. * At 608 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near El Dorado Springs, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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... Stockton Lake, Stockton State Park, El Dorado Springs, Stockton, Montevallo, Collins, Roscoe, Harwood, Gerster, Bearcreek, Masters, Olympia, Caplinger Mills, Wagoner, Arnica, Tiffin, Filley, and Cedar 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.
Area Description: 
Cedar, MO; St. Clair, MO; Vernon, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO