Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO
531 WWUS53 KSGF 021928 SVSSGF Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Springfield MO 228 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024 MOC097-021936- /O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240502T1945Z/ Jasper MO- 228 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN JASPER COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. && LAT...LON 3755 9448 3749 9424 3736 9442 3736 9450 TIME...MOT...LOC 1926Z 195DEG 18KT 3738 9445 $$ MOC011-021945- /O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240502T1945Z/ Barton MO- 228 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT FOR SOUTH CENTRAL BARTON COUNTY... At 226 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles west of Jasper, or 12 miles southwest of Lamar, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado. At 225 PM, emergency management reported a tornado on the ground near Nashville. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Lamar, Nashville, Lamar Heights, Oakton, and Iantha. This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 63 and 66. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3755 9448 3749 9424 3736 9442 3736 9450 TIME...MOT...LOC 1926Z 195DEG 18KT 3738 9445 TORNADO...OBSERVED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN $$ Didio