Tornado Warning 13, NWS Springfield, MO

Issued

Mar 14, 2025, 9:52 PM CDT (02:52 UTC)

Expired

Mar 14, 2025, 10:15 PM CDT

In force

23 min

Issued by

NWS Springfield, MO

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Observed

Hail

1.75 in

Counties Oregon County, MO, Shannon County, MO

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 189 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS53 KSGF 150252
TORSGF
MOC149-203-150315-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0013.250315T0252Z-250315T0315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
952 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Shannon County in south central Missouri...
  Northern Oregon County in south central Missouri...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.

* At 951 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Alton, or
  12 miles north of Thayer, moving northeast at 50 mph.

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

  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...
  Greer and Alton.

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 3665 9150 3668 9161 3706 9122 3697 9121
      3683 9123 3682 9111
TIME...MOT...LOC 0251Z 230DEG 42KT 3670 9149 

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

$$

Perez

335 
WWUS53 KSGF 150301
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1001 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC149-203-150315-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0315Z/
Shannon MO-Oregon MO-
1001 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL SHANNON AND NORTHEASTERN OREGON COUNTIES...

At 1000 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Alton, or 19 miles northeast of Thayer, moving northeast
at 60 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Greer and Alton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3668 9143 3674 9154 3706 9122 3697 9121
      3683 9123 3682 9111
TIME...MOT...LOC 0300Z 230DEG 50KT 3677 9138 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Perez

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