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2019 [KSGF] SPRINGFIELD Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 79

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Storm Based Warning History

733 
WFUS53 KSGF 230200
TORSGF
MOC011-057-230245-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0079.190523T0200Z-190523T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
900 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Barton County in southwestern Missouri...
  Northwestern Dade County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 945 PM CDT.
    
* At 900 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Golden City, or 11 miles southeast of Lamar,
  moving northeast at 25 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Stockton Lake...                  Lockwood...
  Golden City...                    Arcola...
  Kenoma...                         Neola...
  Cedarville...                     Sylvania...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3759 9412 3759 9407 3758 9407 3757 9368
      3733 9405 3742 9421
TIME...MOT...LOC 0200Z 222DEG 22KT 3735 9419 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

Schaumann
257 
WWUS53 KSGF 230211
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
911 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

MOC011-057-230245-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0079.000000T0000Z-190523T0245Z/
Barton MO-Dade MO-
911 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BARTON AND NORTHWESTERN DADE COUNTIES...
        
At 910 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located near Golden City, or 10 miles southeast of Lamar, moving 
northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Stockton Lake...                  Golden City...
Arcola...                         Kenoma...
Neola...                          Cedarville...
Sylvania...                       

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

If on or near Stockton Lake, get away from the water and move to 
safe shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close 
enough to be struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms can produce 
large capsizing waves, even on small bodies of water. Move into dock 
and seek safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a 
thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3759 9412 3759 9407 3758 9407 3757 9368
      3735 9409 3742 9421
TIME...MOT...LOC 0210Z 221DEG 24KT 3741 9413 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

Schaumann
017 
WWUS53 KSGF 230225
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
925 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

MOC011-230234-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0079.000000T0000Z-190523T0245Z/
Barton MO-
925 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BARTON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.

LAT...LON 3737 9405 3739 9408 3747 9408 3758 9395
      3757 9368
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 229DEG 28KT 3746 9396 

$$

MOC057-230245-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0079.000000T0000Z-190523T0245Z/
Dade MO-
925 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN DADE COUNTY...
    
At 924 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Lockwood, or 7 miles northwest of Greenfield, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Stockton Lake...                  Arcola...
Sylvania...                       Neola...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

If on or near Stockton Lake, get away from the water and move to 
safe shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close 
enough to be struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms can produce 
large capsizing waves, even on small bodies of water. Move into dock 
and seek safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a 
thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3737 9405 3739 9408 3747 9408 3758 9395
      3757 9368
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 229DEG 28KT 3746 9396 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

Schaumann
442 
WWUS53 KSGF 230237
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
937 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

MOC057-230245-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0079.000000T0000Z-190523T0245Z/
Dade MO-
937 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN DADE COUNTY...
    
At 936 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles north of
Greenfield, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

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...
Stockton Lake...                  Arcola...
Neola...                          

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3743 9394 3752 9402 3758 9395 3757 9368
TIME...MOT...LOC 0236Z 222DEG 22KT 3752 9389 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

Schaumann
Permalink to 201905230200-KSGF-WFUS53-TORSGF
733 
WFUS53 KSGF 230200
TORSGF
MOC011-057-230245-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0079.190523T0200Z-190523T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
900 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Barton County in southwestern Missouri...
  Northwestern Dade County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 945 PM CDT.
    
* At 900 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Golden City, or 11 miles southeast of Lamar,
  moving northeast at 25 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Stockton Lake...                  Lockwood...
  Golden City...                    Arcola...
  Kenoma...                         Neola...
  Cedarville...                     Sylvania...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3759 9412 3759 9407 3758 9407 3757 9368
      3733 9405 3742 9421
TIME...MOT...LOC 0200Z 222DEG 22KT 3735 9419 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

Schaumann
Permalink to 201905230211-KSGF-WWUS53-SVSSGF
257 
WWUS53 KSGF 230211
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
911 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

MOC011-057-230245-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0079.000000T0000Z-190523T0245Z/
Barton MO-Dade MO-
911 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BARTON AND NORTHWESTERN DADE COUNTIES...
        
At 910 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located near Golden City, or 10 miles southeast of Lamar, moving 
northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Stockton Lake...                  Golden City...
Arcola...                         Kenoma...
Neola...                          Cedarville...
Sylvania...                       

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

If on or near Stockton Lake, get away from the water and move to 
safe shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close 
enough to be struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms can produce 
large capsizing waves, even on small bodies of water. Move into dock 
and seek safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a 
thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3759 9412 3759 9407 3758 9407 3757 9368
      3735 9409 3742 9421
TIME...MOT...LOC 0210Z 221DEG 24KT 3741 9413 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

Schaumann
Permalink to 201905230225-KSGF-WWUS53-SVSSGF
017 
WWUS53 KSGF 230225
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
925 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

MOC011-230234-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0079.000000T0000Z-190523T0245Z/
Barton MO-
925 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BARTON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.

LAT...LON 3737 9405 3739 9408 3747 9408 3758 9395
      3757 9368
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 229DEG 28KT 3746 9396 

$$

MOC057-230245-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0079.000000T0000Z-190523T0245Z/
Dade MO-
925 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN DADE COUNTY...
    
At 924 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Lockwood, or 7 miles northwest of Greenfield, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Stockton Lake...                  Arcola...
Sylvania...                       Neola...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

If on or near Stockton Lake, get away from the water and move to 
safe shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close 
enough to be struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms can produce 
large capsizing waves, even on small bodies of water. Move into dock 
and seek safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a 
thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3737 9405 3739 9408 3747 9408 3758 9395
      3757 9368
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 229DEG 28KT 3746 9396 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

Schaumann
Permalink to 201905230237-KSGF-WWUS53-SVSSGF
442 
WWUS53 KSGF 230237
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
937 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

MOC057-230245-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0079.000000T0000Z-190523T0245Z/
Dade MO-
937 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN DADE COUNTY...
    
At 936 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles north of
Greenfield, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

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...
Stockton Lake...                  Arcola...
Neola...                          

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3743 9394 3752 9402 3758 9395 3757 9368
TIME...MOT...LOC 0236Z 222DEG 22KT 3752 9389 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

Schaumann

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