Missouri Tornado Warning | Effective 05/18/2026 17:39

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 7:39PM CDT until May 18 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
TOREAX The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Worth County in northwestern Missouri... Northern Nodaway County in northwestern Missouri... * Until 830 PM CDT. * At 739 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Burlington Junction, or 11 miles northwest of Maryville, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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... Maryville, Burlington Junction, Hopkins, Braddyville, Sheridan, Parnell, Clearmont, Elmo, Pickering, and Quitman.
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: 
Nodaway, MO; Worth, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO