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WFUS53 KSGF 172341
TORSGF
MOC015-180030-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0017.260417T2341Z-260418T0030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
641 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Benton County in central Missouri...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 641 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles east of Lowry City, or 14 miles southwest of
  Warsaw, moving northeast at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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...
  Truman Lake, Truman State Park, Warsaw, Knobby, Edwards, Edmonson,
  Lakeview Heights, Hastain, Fristoe, Zora, and Whitakerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3832 9310 3810 9307 3809 9350 3820 9350
      3821 9353 3827 9352 3842 9325
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 243DEG 38KT 3812 9359 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Didio

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WWUS53 KSGF 180001
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
701 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

MOC015-180030-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260418T0030Z/
Benton MO-
701 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BENTON COUNTY...

At 701 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Warsaw, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Warsaw, Hastain, Edmonson, Lakeview Heights, Zora, and Whitakerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3832 9310 3817 9308 3814 9334 3822 9340
      3842 9325
TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 245DEG 43KT 3822 9329 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

Didio