⚠️ Tornado Warning – Shannon, MO – Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Tornado Warning issued August 19 at 9:16PM CDT until August 19 at 10:00PM 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 1000 PM CDT.

* At 915 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Eminence, or 17 miles northwest of Van Buren,
moving east 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.

* Locations impacted include…
Ozark National Scenic Riverways and Eminence.

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.