Missouri Tornado Warning | Effective 04/26/2026 18:12

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 26 at 8:12PM CDT until April 26 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 26, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires: 
April 26, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 811 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Walnut Grove, or 14 miles southwest of Bolivar, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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. Locations impacted include... Stockton Lake, Walnut Grove, Morrisville, Aldrich, Sacville, and Eudora.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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: 
Greene, MO; Polk, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov