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Tornado Warning 42, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this tornado warning at Apr 27, 2026, 8:30 PM CDT for Howell County, Oregon County, Missouri. It was in force for 45 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2026, 8:30 PM CDT (01:30 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 27, 2026, 9:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 45 min
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.25 in
Counties Howell County, MO, Oregon County, MO
The radar
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 173 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 12:50 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 1.5 hours before the alert went out and 195 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 597 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -43 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1578 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 66 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -47 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 102 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- -0.1
- Supercell composite
- -1.1
The text
As transmitted.
947
WFUS53 KSGF 280130
TORSGF
MOC091-149-280215-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0042.260428T0130Z-260428T0215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
830 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Howell County in south central Missouri...
Southwestern Oregon County in south central Missouri...
* Until 915 PM CDT.
* At 830 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northeast of Sturkie, or 12 miles north of
Salem in Fulton County, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Grand Gulf State Park, Thayer, Koshkonong, Lanton, and Couch.
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 3650 9185 3658 9184 3665 9137 3650 9137
TIME...MOT...LOC 0130Z 267DEG 33KT 3655 9180
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Perez2 follow-up statements
992
WWUS53 KSGF 280151
SVSSGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
851 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
MOC091-280201-
/O.CAN.KSGF.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260428T0215Z/
Howell MO-
851 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HOWELL COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central
Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3656 9167 3661 9137 3650 9137 3650 9167
TIME...MOT...LOC 0151Z 263DEG 32KT 3653 9154
$$
MOC149-280215-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260428T0215Z/
Oregon MO-
851 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COUNTY...
At 851 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Thayer, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Grand Gulf State Park, Thayer, and Couch.
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 3656 9167 3661 9137 3650 9137 3650 9167
TIME...MOT...LOC 0151Z 263DEG 32KT 3653 9154
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Perez678 WWUS53 KSGF 280211 SVSSGF Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Springfield MO 911 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 MOC149-280221- /O.EXP.KSGF.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260428T0215Z/ Oregon MO- 911 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 915 PM CDT... The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central Missouri. && LAT...LON 3656 9167 3661 9137 3650 9137 3650 9167 TIME...MOT...LOC 0211Z 267DEG 33KT 3654 9133 $$ Perez
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Springfield, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Apr 27, 6:33 PM CDT, 1 hour 57 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Severe thunderstorm redevelopment this afternoon and evening, with a greater risk of all severe weather hazards east of Highway 63. Large hail to the size of baseballs, damaging winds to 70 mph, and tornadoes are all possible.
- Slight (2 of 5) Risk for severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon in far south-central Missouri. Large hail is the main hazard with a secondary damaging wind risk.
- Localized flooding may occur with any training storms through Tuesday. A corridor of slightly higher flooding potential could develop along and north of Highway 54 tonight into Monday.
- Mostly dry with cooler than average temperatures Wednesday and onward.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 27, 6:33 PM CDT, 1 hour 57 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Springfield MO 633 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Severe thunderstorm redevelopment this afternoon and evening, with a greater risk of all severe weather hazards east of Highway 63. Large hail to the size of baseballs, damaging winds to 70 mph, and tornadoes are all possible. - Slight (2 of 5) Risk for severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon in far south-central Missouri. Large hail is the main hazard with a secondary damaging wind risk. - Localized flooding may occur with any training storms through Tuesday. A corridor of slightly higher flooding potential could develop along and north of Highway 54 tonight into Monday. - Mostly dry with cooler than average temperatures Wednesday and onward. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/... Issued at 214 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 Satellite and radar imagery this afternoon indicates a rapidly destabilizing environment ahead of an approaching mid-level shortwave feature and cold front. Agitated cumulus fields have begun to develop. The 12z cap has largely eroded, as confirmed by our 18z sounding, leaving little to no inhibition for robust storm development as the front pushes into our western counties. A Tornado Watch remains in effect for the eastern and central portions of the CWA. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas west of the existing Tornado Watch. Storms in this region are anticipated to intensify very quickly. Very large hail will be the primary concern initially with these western storms along with damaging wind gusts. Storms will generally track eastward across the Missouri Ozarks through the remainder of the afternoon and evening hours. Localized flash flooding will also be a threat particularly if storms train over the same locations. This cold front will sweep through the remainder of the CWA this evening pushing the convective activity and severe threat east of our area by the mid-to-late evening hours. Behind the front, skies will rapidly clear from west to east. Winds will sharply veer toward the north and remain breezy through the first half of the night before gradually relaxing and shifting to the northeast by sunrise Tuesday. && .LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/... Issued at 228 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 Tuesday: Behind the mid level shortwave, we remain in southwesterly flow which will keep the front from making it too far to the south, possibly stalling over northern AR or southern MO. Additional convection will be possible Tuesday afternoon and evening across southern sections of Missouri. A large hail and damaging wind risk would be the main risks with any severe storms on Tuesday. A drier air mass will then move into the area on Wednesday as the cold front shifts south of the area. This should keep the remainder of the long term mostly dry with the main qpf associated with a late week system remaining to our south. && .AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 620 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 For the 00z TAFs, in the wake of this evening's frontal passage, surface winds will continue to veer to the north, eventually becoming east-northeasterly 5-10kts by Tuesday morning. VFR conditions are expected to prevail at all terminals through tonight. Aviation concerns will increase again by Tuesday afternoon as another wave of showers and thunderstorms (with heavy rain and large hail potential) moves in from the south. Unlike Monday's severe convection, Tuesday's activity will feature generally lighter surface winds but a higher probability of prolonged MVFR to potentially IFR weather conditions with lowered ceilings and reduced visibility. Additionally, directional wind shear will be present through most of the day on Tuesday. While wind speed differences currently look to fall short of the threshold required for explicit LLWS inclusion in the TAFs, light easterly surface flow will exist beneath stronger west-southwesterly flow aloft which may be noticeable on approach and departure. && .SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... KS...None. MO...None. && SHORT TERM...Parker LONG TERM...Lindenberg AVIATION...Parker
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 27, 3:38 PM CDT, 4 hours 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Springfield MO 338 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-282045- Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon- St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas- Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton- Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone- Taney-Ozark-Oregon- 338 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected... Enhanced tornado risk. Enhanced hail risk. Enhanced thunderstorm wind damage risk. Elevated lightning risk. Elevated excessive rainfall risk Limited non thunderstorm wind risk. DISCUSSION... Strong to severe thunderstorms are developing again this afternoon. There is the potential for significant severe weather hazards across the region but especially along and east of the U.S. 65 corridor this evening. Hail to the size of baseballs, damaging winds in excess of 70 mph and tornadoes will all be possible. Some large tornadoes will also be possible. If storms can train across the same locations, then a localized flood risk will exist. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will also be possible outside of any storms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. A lingering slight (2 of 5) Risk for severe storms exists across portions of south-central Missouri Tuesday afternoon and evening. The main hazard with these storms is large hail. Any slow-moving or training storms could result in a localized flooding risk. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed tonight for areas along and east of U.S. 65. && More detailed information can be accessed at: http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket This product in graphical format...along with other weather... hydrological and climate information...at http://www.weather.gov/sgf WFO SGF
In the hours before
Local storm report, Apr 27, 7:59 PM CDT, 31 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
759 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0718 PM Hail 7 W Willow Springs 36.97N 92.09W
04/27/2026 E1.75 Inch Douglas MO Public
Report from mPING Golf Ball 1.75 inch.
&&
TEOLocal storm report, Apr 27, 8:00 PM CDT, 30 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
800 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0656 PM Hail Elk Creek 37.19N 92.00W
04/27/2026 E1.00 Inch Texas MO Public
Report from mPING Quarter 1.00 in.
&&
TEOLocal storm report, Apr 27, 8:04 PM CDT, 26 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
804 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0755 PM Hail 1 N Udall 36.56N 92.26W
04/27/2026 E1.00 Inch Ozark MO Amateur Radio
Also reported at 160 and j HWY.
&&
TEOLocal storm report, Apr 27, 8:16 PM CDT, 14 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
816 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0700 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Forsyth 36.69N 93.12W
04/27/2026 Taney MO Amateur Radio
Large tree branch split off of trunk.
&&
TEOLocal storm report, Apr 27, 8:19 PM CDT, 11 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
819 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0817 PM Hail Moody 36.53N 91.99W
04/27/2026 E1.00 Inch Howell MO Emergency Mngr
&&
TEOLocal storm report, Apr 27, 8:29 PM CDT, 1 minute before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
829 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0645 PM Hail 3 E Solo 37.23N 91.89W
04/27/2026 M2.50 Inch Texas MO Emergency Mngr
&&
TEOThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 7:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Shannon, Texas | 56 min |
| Apr 27, 7:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell, Oregon, Shannon, Texas | 54 min |
| Apr 27, 7:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Douglas, Ozark, Taney | 51 min |
| Apr 27, 7:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell, Ozark | 50 min |
| Apr 27, 7:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell, Oregon, Shannon | 63 min |
| Apr 27, 7:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Howell, Oregon, Shannon | 60 min |
| Apr 27, 7:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Shannon | 32 min |
| Apr 27, 8:00 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Shannon | 30 min |
| Apr 27, 8:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell, Oregon | 53 min |
| Apr 27, 8:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Oregon | 32 min |
| Apr 27, 8:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Oregon | 14 min |
| Apr 27, 9:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Oregon | 31 min |
| Apr 28, 10:33 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | McDonald | 27 min |
| Apr 28, 10:42 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, McDonald, Newton | 48 min |
| Apr 28, 11:06 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, Christian, Lawrence, Stone | 39 min |
| Apr 28, 11:31 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Dade, Greene, Lawrence, Polk | 44 min |
| Apr 28, 11:46 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, St. Clair, Vernon | 44 min |
| Apr 28, 11:51 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Jasper | 24 min |
| Apr 28, 11:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Polk, Webster | 32 min |
| Apr 28, 12:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Webster, Wright | 24 min |
| Apr 28, 12:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cedar, Dallas, Hickory, Polk, St. Clair | 33 min |
| Apr 28, 12:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Dade, Jasper | 58 min |
| Apr 28, 12:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Pulaski | 37 min |
| Apr 28, 12:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Hickory, Polk, Vernon | 44 min |
| Apr 28, 12:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Laclede, Texas, Wright | 58 min |
| Apr 28, 12:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton, Miller, Morgan | 39 min |
| Apr 28, 12:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton | 47 min |
| Apr 28, 12:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Camden, Maries, Miller, Pulaski | 47 min |
| Apr 28, 1:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Dade, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone | 55 min |
| Apr 28, 1:25 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SGF | Greene | 6 hr |
| Apr 28, 1:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper, Polk, Vernon | 45 min |
| Apr 28, 1:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Vernon | 40 min |
| Apr 28, 1:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barry, McDonald, Newton | 42 min |
| Apr 28, 1:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cedar, St. Clair, Vernon | 40 min |
| Apr 28, 1:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Benton, Camden, Morgan | 32 min |
| Apr 28, 1:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Christian, Douglas, Greene, Webster | 63 min |
| Apr 28, 2:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Stone | 39 min |
| Apr 28, 2:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | St. Clair | 48 min |
| Apr 28, 2:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Taney | 68 min |
| Apr 28, 2:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Douglas, Ozark, Wright | 56 min |
| Apr 28, 2:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Miller, Morgan | 15 min |
| Apr 28, 3:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Howell | 53 min |
| Apr 28, 3:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Ozark, Taney | 16 min |
| Apr 28, 3:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Greene | 23 min |
| Apr 28, 3:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SGF | Howell, Oregon | 45 min |
| Apr 28, 3:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Oregon, Shannon | 48 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.