Friday, May 19, 2017

Tornado warning issued for portions of Jasper, Newton counties

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
326 PM CDT FRI MAY 19 2017

MOC097-109-145-192100-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-170519T2100Z/
Newton MO-Lawrence MO-Jasper MO-
326 PM CDT FRI MAY 19 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN NEWTON...NORTHWESTERN LAWRENCE AND SOUTHEASTERN JASPER
COUNTIES...

At 326 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles northeast of Granby, or 12 miles northeast of
Neosho, moving northeast at 40 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...                       Sarcoxie...
Diamond...                        Fidelity...
Wentworth...                      Avilla...
La Russell...                     Reeds...
Ritchey...                        Red Oak...
Maple Grove...

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