WFUS53 KSGF 081657
TORSGF
MOC097-081730-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0001.260108T1657Z-260108T1730Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1057 AM CST Thu Jan 8 2026

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Jasper County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 1130 AM CST.

* At 1057 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Carl Junction, or 7 miles northwest of
  Joplin, moving northeast at 65 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...
  Northern Joplin, Webb City, Carl Junction, Oronogo, Jasper, Airport
  Drive, Alba, Purcell, Carytown, and Neck City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3736 9443 3735 9441 3736 9425 3728 9413
      3712 9458 3716 9462 3720 9462
TIME...MOT...LOC 1657Z 233DEG 58KT 3718 9456 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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