Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 13 at 8:59PM CDT until June 13 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 13, 2026 - 6:59pm
Expires:
June 13, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 859 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Blue Springs, moving east at 40 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...
Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Sugar Creek,
Buckner, Lake Lotawana, Lake Tapawingo, Levasy, Napoleon, Unity
Village, and Tarsney Lakes.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 14 and 29.
Interstate 470 between mile markers 11 and 16.
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Area Description:
Jackson, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender: