To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

At 107 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 5 miles southeast of Maysville, moving east at 35 mph. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW! HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar 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 in or near the path include... Siloam Springs... Jay... Gentry... Gravette... Decatur... West Siloam Springs... Colcord... Kansas... Highfill... Springtown... Maysville... Centerton... Fairmount... Lake Eucha State Park... Gallitin... Cherokee City...