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2024 [KSGF] SPRINGFIELD Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 62

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Storm Based Warning History

438 
WFUS53 KSGF 260924
TORSGF
MOC067-261015-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0062.240526T0924Z-240526T1015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
424 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Douglas County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 515 AM CDT.

* At 424 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 8 miles north of Gainesville, or 21 miles southeast of
  Ava, moving northeast at 35 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...
  Bryant Creek State Park, Drury, Vanzant, and Gentryville.

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 3680 9246 3706 9237 3706 9227 3705 9209
      3679 9210
TIME...MOT...LOC 0924Z 235DEG 29KT 3673 9240 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Titus
829 
WWUS53 KSGF 260932
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
432 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

MOC067-261015-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-240526T1015Z/
Douglas MO-
432 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 AM CDT FOR EASTERN
DOUGLAS COUNTY...

At 432 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 13 miles northeast of
Gainesville, or 23 miles southeast of Ava, moving northeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
Drury, Vanzant, and Gentryville.

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 3680 9240 3706 9233 3706 9227 3705 9209
      3679 9210
TIME...MOT...LOC 0932Z 235DEG 32KT 3678 9231 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Titus
357 
WWUS53 KSGF 260940
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
440 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

MOC067-261015-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-240526T1015Z/
Douglas MO-
440 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 AM CDT FOR EASTERN
DOUGLAS COUNTY...

At 440 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 17 miles northeast of Gainesville, or 19 miles southwest
of Willow Springs, moving northeast at 30 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
eastern Douglas County.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3680 9232 3706 9228 3706 9227 3705 9209
      3679 9210
TIME...MOT...LOC 0940Z 238DEG 28KT 3680 9224 

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

$$

Titus
577 
WWUS53 KSGF 260951
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
451 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

MOC067-261015-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-240526T1015Z/
Douglas MO-
451 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 AM CDT FOR EASTERN
DOUGLAS COUNTY...

At 451 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles southwest of Willow Springs, moving northeast at
35 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
eastern Douglas County.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3679 9216 3706 9225 3705 9209 3679 9210
TIME...MOT...LOC 0951Z 220DEG 32KT 3692 9212 

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

$$

Titus
642 
WWUS53 KSGF 261001
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
501 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

MOC067-261010-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-240526T1015Z/
Douglas MO-
501 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM CDT for south central
and southwestern Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3679 9216 3706 9225 3705 9209 3679 9210
TIME...MOT...LOC 0958Z 235DEG 29KT 3697 9204 

$$

Titus
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438 
WFUS53 KSGF 260924
TORSGF
MOC067-261015-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0062.240526T0924Z-240526T1015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
424 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Douglas County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 515 AM CDT.

* At 424 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 8 miles north of Gainesville, or 21 miles southeast of
  Ava, moving northeast at 35 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...
  Bryant Creek State Park, Drury, Vanzant, and Gentryville.

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 3680 9246 3706 9237 3706 9227 3705 9209
      3679 9210
TIME...MOT...LOC 0924Z 235DEG 29KT 3673 9240 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Titus
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829 
WWUS53 KSGF 260932
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
432 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

MOC067-261015-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-240526T1015Z/
Douglas MO-
432 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 AM CDT FOR EASTERN
DOUGLAS COUNTY...

At 432 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 13 miles northeast of
Gainesville, or 23 miles southeast of Ava, moving northeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
Drury, Vanzant, and Gentryville.

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 3680 9240 3706 9233 3706 9227 3705 9209
      3679 9210
TIME...MOT...LOC 0932Z 235DEG 32KT 3678 9231 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Titus
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357 
WWUS53 KSGF 260940
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
440 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

MOC067-261015-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-240526T1015Z/
Douglas MO-
440 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 AM CDT FOR EASTERN
DOUGLAS COUNTY...

At 440 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 17 miles northeast of Gainesville, or 19 miles southwest
of Willow Springs, moving northeast at 30 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
eastern Douglas County.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3680 9232 3706 9228 3706 9227 3705 9209
      3679 9210
TIME...MOT...LOC 0940Z 238DEG 28KT 3680 9224 

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

$$

Titus
Permalink to 202405260951-KSGF-WWUS53-SVSSGF
577 
WWUS53 KSGF 260951
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
451 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

MOC067-261015-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-240526T1015Z/
Douglas MO-
451 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 AM CDT FOR EASTERN
DOUGLAS COUNTY...

At 451 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles southwest of Willow Springs, moving northeast at
35 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
eastern Douglas County.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3679 9216 3706 9225 3705 9209 3679 9210
TIME...MOT...LOC 0951Z 220DEG 32KT 3692 9212 

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

$$

Titus
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642 
WWUS53 KSGF 261001
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
501 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

MOC067-261010-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0062.000000T0000Z-240526T1015Z/
Douglas MO-
501 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM CDT for south central
and southwestern Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3679 9216 3706 9225 3705 9209 3679 9210
TIME...MOT...LOC 0958Z 235DEG 29KT 3697 9204 

$$

Titus

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