Missouri Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 04-28-2026 13:30

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 28 at 3:30PM CDT until April 28 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 28, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires: 
April 28, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
TORSGF The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Howell County in south central Missouri... Northern Oregon County in south central Missouri... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 329 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near West Plains, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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... West Plains, Alton, Pomona, Thomasville, Peace Valley, White Church, Wilderness, Greer, and Rover.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 4:15 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 4:15 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Howell, MO; Oregon, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO