Tornado Warning Extreme Missouri | Effective 04-03-2026 22:48

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 4 at 12:48AM CDT until April 4 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 3, 2026 - 10:48pm
Expires: 
April 3, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description: 
TORSGF The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Lawrence County in southwestern Missouri... Southwestern Greene County in southwestern Missouri... * Until 115 AM CDT. * At 1248 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Mount Vernon, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... Halltown and Chesapeake. This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 57 and 62.
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 1:15 AM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 1:15 AM 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: 
Greene, MO; Lawrence, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO