Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 31 at 9:39PM CDT until July 31 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 7:39pm
Expires:
July 31, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 939 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bismarck, moving east at 40 mph. Another potential
tornado was located just west of Bonne Terre moving east at 20 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.
Locations impacted include...
Belgrade, Potosi, Caledonia, Mineral Point, Cadet, Irondale,
Bismarck, Frankclay, Leadwood, Bonne Terre, Desloge, Doe Run, Park
Hills, Leadington, Farmington, French Village and Knob Lick.
This includes the following State Parks...
St. Joe State Park, St. Francois State Park and Missouri Mines
Historic Site.
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.
Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the
National Weather Service office in St Louis MO.
Area Description:
St. Francois, MO; Washington, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov