Tornado Warning Issued for Dallas, Polk, and Webster Counties in Missouri
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NOAA issued it on May 5, 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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A Tornado Warning is in effect for Dallas, Polk, and Webster counties in southwestern Missouri until 9:45 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, with threats of tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Missouri
- Issued
- May 5, 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.
Alert Details
A Tornado Warning has been issued by NWS Springfield MO. It is effective from 8:54 PM CDT on April 26, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Dallas County, Polk County, and Webster County in Missouri. Specific locations include Buffalo, Pleasant Hope, Olive, Elkland, Foose, March, and Charity. This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 106.
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 golf ball size hail (1.75 inches). A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Pleasant Hope, moving east at 25 mph, based on radar indicated rotation. Impacts include flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 8:54 PM CDT on April 26, 2026, and expires at 9:45 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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