Missouri Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/09/2026 18:27

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 9 at 8:27PM CDT until July 9 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 6:27pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
TORSGF The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Benton County in central Missouri... * Until 915 PM CDT. * At 827 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Cole Camp, or 14 miles northeast of Warsaw, moving southeast at 15 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... Crockerville and Zora.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Benton, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO