Sunday, August 19, 2018

Tornado warning in effect for northeastern Barry County

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
622 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

MOC009-192345-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-180819T2345Z/
Barry MO-
622 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BARRY COUNTY...

At 621 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Purdy, or 8 miles north of Cassville, moving north
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Mcdowell...                       Pleasant Ridge...
Madry...

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.

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