Kansas, Missouri Tornado Warning | Effective 04/13/2026 18:17

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 13 at 8:17PM CDT until April 13 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 6:17pm
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 816 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Mound City, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado southwest of Mound City around 815pm CDT. 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... Pleasanton, Mound City, and Hume.
Instruction: 
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Area Description: 
Linn, KS; Bates, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO