Tornado Warning for Shannon, MO
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What is happening
At 946 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles north of Van Buren, moving east at 25 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...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
At 946 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles north of Van Buren, moving east at 25 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 east central Shannon County.
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Tornado Warning issued August 19 at 9:46PM CDT until August 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
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Tornado Warning issued August 19 at 9:22PM CDT until August 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
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Tornado Warning issued August 19 at 9:16PM CDT until August 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Springfield MO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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