Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 9:39PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:39pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 939 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Warrenton, moving east at 45 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...
Warrenton and Truesdale around 940 PM CDT.
Wright City around 945 PM CDT.
Moscow Mills and Troy around 955 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Foristell.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 188 and 200.
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:
Lincoln, MO; Warren, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov