Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 6:40PM CDT until May 18 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 640 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ravenwood, or 11 miles northeast of Maryville,
moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. A trained spotter reported a
rotating wall cloud with this storm.
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...
Grant City, Ravenwood, Irena, Sheridan, Parnell, and Worth.
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.
Area Description:
Gentry, MO; Nodaway, MO; Worth, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender: