Extreme Tornado

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM CDT until April 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Benton, MO Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

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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.

Recommendations

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.