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Home Tornado Warning 0021 Issued by the Springfield Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-04-24 01:02:41
248
WFUS53 KSGF 240602
TORSGF
MOC109-240630-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0021.260424T0602Z-260424T0630Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
102 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Lawrence County in southwestern Missouri...
* Until 130 AM CDT.
* At 102 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mount Vernon, moving east at 35 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...
Mount Vernon, Stotts City, Freistatt, and Hoberg.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 37 and 51.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3701 9397 3708 9399 3719 9381 3711 9368
3700 9377
TIME...MOT...LOC 0602Z 255DEG 30KT 3706 9393
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Hatch
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-24 01:07:41
309
WWUS53 KSGF 240607
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
107 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026
MOC109-240630-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260424T0630Z/
Lawrence MO-
107 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
LAWRENCE COUNTY...
At 107 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mount Vernon, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Vernon, Stotts City, Freistatt, and Hoberg.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 39 and 51.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3701 9392 3710 9395 3719 9381 3711 9368
3700 9377
TIME...MOT...LOC 0607Z 256DEG 31KT 3707 9387
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Hatch
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-04-24 01:15:27
652
WWUS53 KSGF 240614
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
114 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026
MOC109-240624-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260424T0630Z/
Lawrence MO-
114 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL LAWRENCE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. However,
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for
southwestern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3701 9392 3710 9395 3719 9381 3711 9368
3700 9377
TIME...MOT...LOC 0612Z 255DEG 30KT 3709 9379
$$
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