Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 5:16PM CDT until May 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
TOREAX
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Atchison County in northwestern Missouri...
Northwestern Holt County in northwestern Missouri...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 516 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Verdon, or near
Falls City, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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...
Mound City, Fairfax, Craig, Bigelow, Corning, and Indian Cave State
Park.
This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 84 and 104.
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:
Atchison, MO; Holt, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
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