Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:18PM CDT until April 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:18pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 818 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles south of Ashland, moving northeast at 45 mph.
Another area of rotation is located west of Russellville.
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.
This tornado will be near...
Holts Summit, Ashland and Jefferson City around 820 PM CDT.
New Bloomfield, Lake Mykee Town, Lake Mykee and Columbia Regional
Airport around 825 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Hartsburg and
Guthrie.
This includes the following State Parks...
Jefferson Landing Historic Site.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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 difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
Area Description:
Boone, MO; Callaway, MO; Cole, MO; Moniteau, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov