Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 9:12PM CDT until May 18 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 7:12pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 912 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Gilman City, or 10 miles southeast of Bethany,
moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Trenton, Gilman City, Tindall, and Brimson.
This includes Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 86 and
87.
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:
Daviess, MO; Grundy, MO; Harrison, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender: