Extreme Tornado

Tornado Warning issued April 24 at 1:07AM CDT until April 24 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Lawrence, MO Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

At 107 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mount Vernon, moving east at 35 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...
Mount Vernon, Stotts City, Freistatt, and Hoberg.

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 39 and 51.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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