979
WFUS53 KSGF 200251
TORSGF
MOC203-200330-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0077.260820T0251Z-260820T0330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
951 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Shannon County in south central Missouri...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 951 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Eminence, or 15 miles northwest of Van Buren,
  moving southeast at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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.

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 3710 9106 3708 9109 3709 9121 3705 9122
      3708 9127 3719 9121 3715 9104 3714 9103
      3714 9102 3709 9102
TIME...MOT...LOC 0251Z 295DEG 23KT 3714 9124

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Titus