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Home Tornado Warning 0018 Issued by the Springfield Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-04-17 19:10:32
131
WFUS53 KSGF 180010
TORSGF
MOC015-180045-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0018.260418T0010Z-260418T0045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
710 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Benton County in central Missouri...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 710 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles east of Deepwater, or 10 miles southeast of
Clinton, moving east at 55 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...
Truman Lake, Truman State Park, Warsaw, Lincoln, Cole Camp, Ionia,
Palo Pinto, Lakeview Heights, Crockerville, Zora, Racket, Edmonson,
and Mora.
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Springfield.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3824 9308 3822 9352 3843 9351 3851 9331
3851 9330 3852 9329 3853 9327 3853 9307
TIME...MOT...LOC 0010Z 249DEG 47KT 3828 9362
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 19:27:33
642
WWUS53 KSGF 180027
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
727 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
MOC015-180045-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260418T0045Z/
Benton MO-
727 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BENTON COUNTY...
At 726 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Warsaw, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Truman Lake, Truman State Park, Warsaw, Lincoln, Cole Camp, Ionia,
Palo Pinto, Lakeview Heights, Crockerville, Zora, Racket, Edmonson,
and Mora.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3824 9308 3822 9352 3843 9351 3851 9331
3851 9330 3852 9329 3853 9327 3853 9307
TIME...MOT...LOC 0026Z 254DEG 47KT 3825 9338
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
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Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-04-17 19:45:33
473
WWUS53 KSGF 180045 RRA
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
745 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
MOC015-180055-
/O.EXP.KSGF.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260418T0045Z/
Benton MO-
745 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL BENTON COUNTY HAS EXPIRED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central
Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3824 9308 3822 9352 3843 9351 3851 9331
3851 9330 3852 9329 3853 9327 3853 9307
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 249DEG 47KT 3833 9312
$$
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