Tornado warning issued for Vernon, Bourbon counties

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1043 PM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Bourbon County in southeastern Kansas...
  Vernon County in west central Missouri...

* Until 1130 PM CST

* At 1042 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 8 miles southeast of Redfield, or 9 miles
  southwest of Fort Scott, moving east at 70 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...
  Nevada...                         Fort Scott...
  Montevallo...                     Walker...
  Bronaugh...                       Moundville...
  Milo...                           Deerfield...
  Harwood...                        Hiattville...
  Garland...                        Pawnee Station...

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.