Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:49PM CDT until April 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:49pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 849 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line from over Chamois to near Freeburg, or
along a line from 15 miles north of Linn to 11 miles south of Linn,
moving east at 55 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.
This tornado will be near...
Chamois, Linn, Rich Fountain and Freeburg around 850 PM CDT.
Bland around 900 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Steedman, Mokane,
Frankenstein, Portland and Morrison.
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:
Callaway, MO; Osage, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov