Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO
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WWUS53 KSGF 082123
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
423 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
MOC167-082130-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-240508T2130Z/
Polk MO-
423 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN POLK COUNTY...
At 423 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Buffalo, moving east at 35 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...
Polk, Halfway, and Goodson.
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 3773 9319 3773 9317 3760 9318 3759 9330
3772 9333 3778 9319
TIME...MOT...LOC 2123Z 249DEG 30KT 3764 9323
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Melto