| Event | Tornado Warning |
| Severity | Extreme |
| Urgency | Immediate |
| Certainty | Observed |
| Area | Shannon, MO |
| Effective | 8/19/2026, 9:51:00 PM CDT |
| Expires | 8/19/2026, 10:30:00 PM CDT |
Tornado Warning issued August 19 at 9:51PM CDT until August 19 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Details
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The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
East central Shannon County in south central Missouri…
* Until 1030 PM CDT.
* At 951 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Eminence, or 15 miles northwest of Van Buren,
moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado and golf ball 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…
Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
Instructions
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.
This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.
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