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Tornado Warning issued April 15 at 4:32PM CDT until April 15 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MOCounties: Maries, MO; Phelps, MOThe National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Eastern Maries County in central Missouri... Northeastern Phelps County in east central Missouri...* Until 515 PM CDT.* At 431 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Vienna, or 13 miles northwest of Rolla, moving northeast at 40 mph.HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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... Vichy.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.