Tornado warning north of Lamar- for Sheldon, Milford, Irwin areas

Tornado Warning
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
558 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Barton County in southwestern Missouri...
  Western Cedar County in southwestern Missouri...
  Southeastern Vernon County in west central Missouri...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 558 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located over Sheldon,
  or 10 miles north of Lamar, moving northeast at 40 mph.

  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...
  El Dorado Springs...              Sheldon...
  Montevallo...                     Jerico Springs...
  Irwin...                          Milford...
  Olympia...                        Filley...

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 72 and 83.

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.