Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Storm capable of producing a tornado is in Alba headed toward Carthage

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
618 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2020

MOC011-097-282330-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200428T2330Z/
Barton MO-Jasper MO-
618 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BARTON AND NORTHERN JASPER COUNTIES...

At 618 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Alba, or near Carthage, moving east at 45 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...
Carthage...                       Oronogo...
Carterville...                    Jasper...
Golden City...                    Alba...
Purcell...                        Nashville...
Carytown...                       Neck City...
Avilla...                         La Russell...
Brooklyn Heights...               Dudenville...
Maple Grove...

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 41 and 59.

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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