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WWUS53 KSGF 082144
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
444 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-
444 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 444 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Aurora, moving east at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

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

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 3687 9380 3706 9383 3712 9361 3710 9360
      3710 9346 3685 9342
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 257DEG 28KT 3695 9370

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Melto