Tornado Warning Issued for Newton and Northern McDonald Counties in Southwestern Missouri
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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 Newton and Northern McDonald Counties until 11:00 PM CST after radar indicated a storm capable of producing a tornado near Goodman.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Missouri
- Issued
- April 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Tornado Warning (NWS Alert Code: TOW). This alert is based on radar-indicated rotation from a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions in southwestern Missouri:
- Newton County
- Northern McDonald County
Specific locations impacted include Neosho, Granby, Goodman, Diamond, Fairview, Newtonia, Stella, Wentworth, Stark City, Ritchey, and Rocky Comfort.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
- Hazards: Tornado and quarter-size hail (up to 1.00 inch).
- Storm Movement: At 10:19 PM CST, the storm was located near Goodman, or 8 miles southwest of Neosho, moving northeast at 45 mph.
- Potential Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Expect damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective immediately as of 10:20 PM CST on March 6, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 11:00 PM CST on March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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