...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
JASPER COUNTY...
At 809 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Carl Junction, or near Joplin, moving northeast at 30
mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Joplin... Carthage...
Webb City... Carl Junction...
Galena... Oronogo...
Carterville... Duquesne...
Duenweg... Airport Drive...
Alba... Purcell...
Carytown... Fidelity...
Brooklyn Heights... Atlas...
Oakland Park...
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 44 between mile markers 13 and 18.
Interstate 49 between mile markers 40 and 44.