Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS St. Louis, MO

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
543 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

MOC099-189-182315-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240418T2315Z/
Jefferson MO-St. Louis MO-
543 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTH CENTRAL ST. LOUIS COUNTIES...

At 543 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Murphy, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar 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.

This tornado will be near...
  Arnold, Sunset Hills, Fenton, Lakeshire, Affton, Mehlville,
  Oakville, Green Park, Concord, and Sappington around 550 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lemay and St. George.

This also includes Mastodon Historic Site.

This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 187 and 191.

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 3844 9029 3838 9035 3836 9036 3841 9053
      3853 9052 3856 9029 3853 9026
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 267DEG 36KT 3847 9047

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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