Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
436 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

MOC009-043-109-209-082215-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240508T2215Z/
Christian MO-Stone MO-Barry MO-Lawrence MO-
436 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN...NORTHWESTERN STONE...NORTHEASTERN BARRY AND
SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE COUNTIES...

At 436 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Verona, or near
Aurora, moving east at 35 mph.

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

SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
Aurora, Marionville, Clever, Crane, Billings, Verona, Hurley,
Pleasant Ridge, and Madry.

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 3687 9385 3705 9387 3712 9361 3710 9360
      3710 9346 3685 9342
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 258DEG 29KT 3693 9377

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Melto