Springfield tornado watch: Wall cloud spotted amid Missouri severe weather alert

A wall cloud was spotted in Springfield amid a tornado watch as severe weather alerts were issued across Missouri. Gov. Mike Kehoe declared state of emergency.

Updated on: Mar 15, 2025, 05:52:37 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A wall cloud was spotted in Springfield amid a tornado watch as severe weather alerts were issued across Missouri on Friday. A severe thunderstorm warning has also been issued for Ozark, Rogersville, and Houston. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that tennis ball-sized hail is expected in these areas.

A wall cloud was spotted in Springfield amid thunderstorm warnings across Missouri. (Represenational Image/ Pixabay)

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch remains valid until 11 PM CDT for the following areas -

In Central Missouri:

Benton

Camden

Hickory

Maries

Miller

Morgan

Pulaski

In East Central Missouri:

Phelps

In South Central Missouri:

Dent

Howell

Oregon

Shannon

Texas

In Southwest Missouri:

Christian

Dallas

Douglas

Greene

Laclede

Ozark

Polk

Taney

Webster

Wright

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State of emergency declared

Earlier in the day, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in anticipation of severe weather.

“The National Weather Service has warned that this fast-approaching storm is likely to bring severe weather across the state, including high winds and an increased risk of tornadoes,” Kehoe said in a statement on Friday. “I urge all Missourians to stay alert, monitor weather forecasts, and follow official warnings.”

He added, While I hope this declaration proves unnecessary, ensuring our emergency management teams are fully prepared is my top priority."

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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