Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:56PM CDT until April 17 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 356 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mexico, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Thompson, Mexico, Vandiver, Benton City, Rush Hill, Santa Fe,
Laddonia, Farber, Vandalia and Perry.
This includes the following State Parks...
Mark Twain Lake Recreational Area.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT Friday for
portions of central and northeast Missouri.
Area Description:
Audrain, MO; Monroe, MO; Ralls, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov