Missouri Tornado Warning | Effective 05/18/2026 14:55

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 4:55PM CDT until May 18 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 2:55pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
TOREAX The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Atchison County in northwestern Missouri... * Until 530 PM CDT. * At 454 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near Rock Port, or 7 miles northwest of Tarkio, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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... Tarkio, Rock Port, Blanchard, and Westboro.
Instruction: 
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. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Atchison, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO