A series of tornado warnings were issued across Missouri and Oklahoma, with confirmed tornadoes causing damage and prompting urgent calls for residents to seek shelter. The warnings, which spanned from the afternoon into the late evening, included areas such as Linn, Taos, Westphalia, Saint Louis, Chesterfield, University City, Maryland Heights, and Springfield in Missouri, as well as Morrison, Bartlesville, Barnsdall, Ochelata, Hominy, Wynona, Skiatook, Avant, Lebanon, Buffalo, Phillipsburg, Carthage, Golden City, Carytown, Miller, Halltown, Round Grove, Marshfield, Fair Grove, and Conway in Oklahoma, with expiration times ranging from 7:00 PM CDT to 11:15 PM CDT. Authorities and weather services emphasized the severity of the situation, with reports of tornadoes on the ground in Chesterfield and near Wynona, OK. Residents were advised to take immediate cover and were informed about the availability of tornado shelters, particularly in central Missouri and areas north of Springfield, MO.
Tornado Warning including Marshfield MO, Fair Grove MO and Conway MO until 11:15 PM CDT, Take cover now! #MOwx #tornado https://t.co/UlEPd9SnKz
Tornado Warning including Marshfield MO, Fair Grove MO and Conway MO until 11:15 PM CDT https://t.co/8qiIy1qwoL
Law enforcement reports a tornado on the ground Willard, MO & is heading in the direction of Springfield, MO Take cover now! #MOwx #tornado https://t.co/eHQIZAH5NX
Tornado Warning continues for Springfield MO, Willard MO and Brookline MO until 11:00 PM CDT https://t.co/RHcUByiNgA
A confirmed #tornado is on the ground west of Springfield. It will arrive in the city in the next 10-20 minutes if it holds up. Get in a safe place now! #MOwx https://t.co/sIAn0Xpv5q
Tornado Warning continues for Springfield MO, Willard MO and Halltown MO until 11:00 PM CDT https://t.co/0HL0NNgr5S
These are the projected times of arrival and addresses for the #tornado warned storm west of Springfield. You need to be sheltered well before these times. #MOwx https://t.co/8WsdTKJlMg
Tornado Warning including Springfield MO, Willard MO and Halltown MO until 11:00 PM CDT. Take cover now! #MOwx #Tornado https://t.co/W5q2AddU9V
You need to get in shelter now if you’re in Springfield. This is close to the radar but clearly rotating with a #tornado possible at any time. #MOwx https://t.co/Nx7hsFY70a
Tornado Warning including Springfield MO, Willard MO and Halltown MO until 11:00 PM CDT https://t.co/FNn22wJ7Y6
In the City of Springfield (MO), here are where all the #tornado shelters are. If uncomfortable (or in a mobile home) and if time permits if a warning is issued, these are options if you can safely get to them. #MOwx https://t.co/ikgQF0gy9m
Tornado Warning including Miller MO, Halltown MO and Round Grove MO until 10:30 PM CDT https://t.co/bxxzWP0FQq
There are quite a few #tornado shelters in SW Missouri, including in Springfield, available if the sirens go off. As it's not the school day, they should all be available and open automatically if a warning is issued (or sooner). #MOwx https://t.co/06e1AAcKGx
Tornado Warning SW/MO https://t.co/f2JiI91cdi
Tornado Warning including Carthage MO, Golden City MO and Carytown MO until 10:15 PM CDT https://t.co/KzHExnBUT1
Tornado Warning including Skiatook OK, Barnsdall OK and Avant OK until 8:30 PM CDT. Take cover now! #OKwx #tornado https://t.co/0qqm3iR87B
Tornado Warning including Skiatook OK, Barnsdall OK and Avant OK until 8:30 PM CDT https://t.co/FEaUFteewA
There are a few #tornado shelters in, or downstream of, the warning north of Springfield, MO. These are all options if you can get to them quickly enough (make sure you have sufficient time - best if you're in the immediate area). #MOwx https://t.co/Ks5HoRzr8j
Tornado Warning including Lebanon MO, Buffalo MO and Phillipsburg MO until 8:15 PM CDT. Take cover now! #MOwx #tornado https://t.co/tbL1gRqPBp
Tornado Warning including Bartlesville OK, Barnsdall OK and Ochelata OK until 8:15 PM CDT. Take cover now! #OKwx #tornado https://t.co/aUwjAAtjQD
Tornado Warning including Lebanon MO, Buffalo MO and Phillipsburg MO until 8:15 PM CDT https://t.co/5Js4jgbFbs
Tornado Warning including Bartlesville OK, Barnsdall OK and Ochelata OK until 8:15 PM CDT https://t.co/MmqohOgsFt
Tornado Warning continues for Barnsdall OK, Avant OK and Nelagoney OK until 8:00 PM CDT https://t.co/K4G0YGHDJi
Tornado Warning continues for Hominy OK, Barnsdall OK and Wynona OK until 8:00 PM CDT https://t.co/eAISxBGUF0
There’s likely a #tornado on the ground just south of Wynona in Osage County, OK. The rotation is very strong. Pay close attention if you’re in Bartlesville. #OKwx https://t.co/gW031sSkBz
Tornado Warning including Hominy OK, Barnsdall OK and Wynona OK until 8:00 PM CDT. A tornado is on the ground near Wynona, OK take cover now! #OKwx #tornado https://t.co/hufNx6PzyJ
Tornado Warning including Hominy OK, Barnsdall OK and Wynona OK until 8:00 PM CDT https://t.co/wiCyELhD1f
Here is another angle of the #tornado warned storm over St. Louis, MO earlier. This was shortly before moving into stable air and becoming elevated. 📷 @JordanHallWX #mowx #ilwx https://t.co/EbJOnWXmzI
A confirmed #tornado is on the ground doing damage over Chesterfield. Get into shelter now if you’re in the central St. Louis metro! #MOwx #stlwx https://t.co/AYYRzWrhvg
🌪️A confirmed tornado was located over Creve Coeur, MO moving east at 25 mph. Tornado warning also includes the west side of St. Louis, MO through 7:15 PM CDT Seek shelter immediately! https://t.co/hzcHeQHQ98
Tornado on the ground near Chesterville. MO heading right at St. Louis. Take cover right now! #MOwx #Tornado https://t.co/q0GkyDEbAk
Tornado Warning continues for Saint Louis MO, University City MO and Maryland Heights MO until 7:15 PM CDT https://t.co/7IvCiMg7zy
Tornado Warning including Morrison OK until 7:00 PM CDT. Take cover now! #OKwx #tornado https://t.co/NeLni60i4w
There are not very many #tornado shelters in central Missouri downstream of the warnings. However, the ones available may be options if you have time to get to them. #MOwx https://t.co/61pwX2GVH6
Tornado Warning including Saint Louis MO, Chesterfield MO and University City MO until 7:15 PM CDT. Take cover now! #MOwx #tornado https://t.co/GHQYmN8gLN
Tornado Warning including Saint Louis MO, Chesterfield MO and University City MO until 7:15 PM CDT https://t.co/IB2CGqqQXi
The first #tornado warning today is for around Linn, MO. Take shelter now if you’re in that area! #MOwx https://t.co/uPqJZdGI4k
Tornado Warning continues for Linn MO, Westphalia MO and Loose Creek MO until 7:00 PM CDT https://t.co/PI6qo1Gaal
Tornado Warning including Linn MO, Taos MO and Westphalia MO until 7:00 PM CDT. Take cover now! #MOwx #Tornado https://t.co/xpmhAbgg7h
Tornado Warning including Linn MO, Taos MO and Westphalia MO until 7:00 PM CDT https://t.co/2aMOWq2ytI
Tornado Warning including Powhatan Point OH, Pine Grove WV and Hannibal OH until 7:45 PM EDT. Take cover now! #OHwx #Tornado https://t.co/NHQJapNJrA
Tornado Warning including Powhatan Point OH, Pine Grove WV and Hannibal OH until 7:45 PM EDT https://t.co/3k0oaDncaH
Tornado Warning continues for Barnesville OH, Woodsfield OH and Bethesda OH until 7:15 PM EDT https://t.co/9R1wB8dpvF