Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO

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WWUS53 KSGF 082129
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
429 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

MOC009-043-109-209-082215-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240508T2215Z/
Christian MO-Stone MO-Barry MO-Lawrence MO-
429 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN...NORTHWESTERN STONE...NORTHEASTERN BARRY AND
SOUTHERN LAWRENCE COUNTIES...

At 429 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Verona, or near
Monett, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Emergency management 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.

Locations impacted include...
Monett, Aurora, Marionville, Clever, Crane, Billings, Verona, Hurley,
Freistatt, Pleasant Ridge, Madry, and Elsey.

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 3687 9395 3702 9399 3712 9361 3710 9360
      3710 9346 3685 9342
TIME...MOT...LOC 2129Z 258DEG 29KT 3692 9384

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Melto