Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 9:53PM CDT until May 18 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 952 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lake Winnebago, or near Greenwood, moving east at 50
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...
Raymore, Pleasant Hill, Peculiar, Lake Winnebago, Kingsville, Baldwin
Park, and Strasburg.
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:
Cass, MO; Johnson, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender: