Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM CDT until April 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:10pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Benton County in central Missouri...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 710 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles east of Deepwater, or 10 miles southeast of
Clinton, moving east at 55 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Truman Lake, Truman State Park, Warsaw, Lincoln, Cole Camp, Ionia,
Palo Pinto, Lakeview Heights, Crockerville, Zora, Racket, Edmonson,
and Mora.
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Springfield.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 7:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:45 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Benton, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov