Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 1 at 1:38AM CDT until June 1 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 11:38pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
TOREAX
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central Clay County in west central Missouri...
Northwestern Jackson County in west central Missouri...
* Until 215 AM CDT.
* At 138 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Kansas City, moving southeast at 20 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...
Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Raytown,
North Kansas City, Sugar Creek, Avondale, Kansas City Downtown,
Birmingham, and Randolph.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 1 and 18.
Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 1 and 6.
Interstate 470 between mile markers 14 and 16.
Interstate 435 between mile markers 53 and 66.
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:
Clay, MO; Jackson, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender: