WFUS53 KSGF 180010
TORSGF
MOC015-180045-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0018.260418T0010Z-260418T0045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
710 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3824 9308 3822 9352 3843 9351 3851 9331
      3851 9330 3852 9329 3853 9327 3853 9307
TIME...MOT...LOC 0010Z 249DEG 47KT 3828 9362

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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