Missouri Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 08/19/2026 19:46

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued August 19 at 9:46PM CDT until August 19 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 19, 2026 - 7:46pm
Expires: 
August 19, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Reynolds County in southeastern Missouri... * Until 1030 PM CDT. * At 946 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles southwest of Ellington, or 39 miles southwest of Ironton, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size 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... Garwood. This includes the following State Parks... Clearwater Lake Recreational Area.
Instruction: 
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
Area Description: 
Reynolds, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov