Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 9:08PM CDT until April 17 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:08pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 908 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Montgomery City, moving northeast at 45 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.
This tornado will be near...
Montgomery City, New Florence and Wellsville around 910 PM CDT.
Buell around 915 PM CDT.
Bellflower around 920 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Danville and
Middletown.
This includes the following State Parks...
Graham Cave State Park.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 170 and 175.
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.
Area Description:
Montgomery, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov