Sunday, August 19, 2018

Tornado warning issued for Aurora/Marionville area

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

MOC043-109-209-200030-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-180820T0030Z/
Christian MO-Stone MO-Lawrence MO-
653 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN...NORTHWESTERN STONE AND SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE
COUNTIES...

At 652 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Aurora, moving
northeast at 20 mph. A tornado is on the ground with confirmed
damage south of Aurora.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Aurora...                         Marionville...
Clever...                         Crane...
Billings...                       Chesapeake...

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.




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