WWUS53 KEAX 270407
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
1107 PM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026

MOC097-109-145-270430-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260427T0430Z/
Newton MO-Lawrence MO-Jasper MO-
1107 PM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN NEWTON...WESTERN LAWRENCE AND SOUTHEASTERN JASPER
COUNTIES...

At 1106 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Diamond, or 7 miles southeast of Carthage, moving
east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.

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...
Carthage, Monett, Sarcoxie, Pierce City, Duenweg, Diamond, Fidelity,
Stotts City, Wentworth, Avilla, La Russell, Reeds, Atlas, and Red
Oak.

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 12 and 39.
 
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.

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LAT...LON 3700 9442 3714 9442 3725 9391 3693 9392
      3693 9402 3694 9410 3695 9413 3695 9414
TIME...MOT...LOC 0406Z 265DEG 19KT 3706 9425 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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