Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS St. Louis, MO
Issued by NWS St. Louis, MO
384 WWUS53 KLSX 220018 SVSLSX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service St Louis MO 718 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 MOC103-220030- /O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0058.000000T0000Z-240522T0030Z/ Knox MO- 718 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN KNOX COUNTY... At 718 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Knox City, moving northeast at 50 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... Knox City and Colony. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 4030 9195 4006 9195 4003 9209 4007 9216 4017 9216 4027 9203 TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 236DEG 45KT 4012 9205 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ Elmore