Tornado Warning Issued for Dallas and Laclede Counties in Missouri
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NOAA issued it on May 6, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for central Dallas County and west central Laclede County in Missouri until 10:15 PM CDT, with a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and hail up to two inches.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Missouri
- Issued
- May 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Springfield MO
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Missouri.
Tornado Warning in Missouri
Alert Details
A Tornado Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Springfield MO. This alert is effective from 9:32 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, until 10:15 PM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects central Dallas County and west central Laclede County in southwestern Missouri. Specific locations include Bennett Spring State Park, Buffalo, Bennett Springs, Windyville, Leadmine, Plad, and Pumpkin Center.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include a tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter. The severe thunderstorm is capable of producing flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 9:32 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, and ends at 10:15 PM CDT on April 26, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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