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Home Tornado Warning 0019 Issued by the Springfield Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-04-17 19:16:32
390
WFUS53 KSGF 180016
TORSGF
MOC015-085-185-180100-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0019.260418T0016Z-260418T0100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
716 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Hickory County in central Missouri...
Southern Benton County in central Missouri...
Northeastern St. Clair County in west central Missouri...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 715 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located 8
miles east of Lowry City, or 11 miles southwest of 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, Warsaw, Knobby, Edwards, Lakeview Heights, Hastain,
Harper, Fristoe, Iconium, 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.
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 3819 9308 3819 9306 3805 9307 3805 9364
3820 9366 3820 9356 3822 9355 3821 9353
3822 9353 3830 9308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0015Z 258DEG 48KT 3818 9357
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
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Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-04-17 19:24:33
564
WWUS53 KSGF 180024
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
724 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
MOC085-185-180033-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260418T0100Z/
Hickory MO-St. Clair MO-
724 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN HICKORY AND NORTHEASTERN ST.
CLAIR COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central and
west central Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3819 9308 3819 9306 3811 9306 3807 9339
3808 9350 3820 9350 3820 9351 3822 9352
3830 9308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 254DEG 46KT 3822 9345
$$
MOC015-180100-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260418T0100Z/
Benton MO-
724 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
BENTON COUNTY...
At 723 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
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, Warsaw, Knobby, Edwards, 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.
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 3819 9308 3819 9306 3811 9306 3807 9339
3808 9350 3820 9350 3820 9351 3822 9352
3830 9308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 254DEG 46KT 3822 9345
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Hatch
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 19:24:33
564
WWUS53 KSGF 180024
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
724 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
MOC085-185-180033-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260418T0100Z/
Hickory MO-St. Clair MO-
724 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN HICKORY AND NORTHEASTERN ST.
CLAIR COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central and
west central Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3819 9308 3819 9306 3811 9306 3807 9339
3808 9350 3820 9350 3820 9351 3822 9352
3830 9308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 254DEG 46KT 3822 9345
$$
MOC015-180100-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260418T0100Z/
Benton MO-
724 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
BENTON COUNTY...
At 723 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
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, Warsaw, Knobby, Edwards, 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.
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 3819 9308 3819 9306 3811 9306 3807 9339
3808 9350 3820 9350 3820 9351 3822 9352
3830 9308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 254DEG 46KT 3822 9345
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Hatch
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-04-17 19:46:03
478
WWUS53 KSGF 180045 RRB
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
745 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
MOC015-180055-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260418T0100Z/
Benton MO-
745 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN BENTON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central and
west central Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3819 9308 3819 9306 3811 9306 3807 9339
3808 9350 3820 9350 3820 9351 3822 9352
3830 9308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0043Z 258DEG 48KT 3828 9308
$$
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