Missouri Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 05-18-2026 17:29

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 7:29PM CDT until May 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
TOREAX The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Holt County in northwestern Missouri... * Until 800 PM CDT. * At 729 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Rulo, or 9 miles east of Falls City, 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... Mound City, Big Lake, Fortescue, and Bigelow. This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 79 and 91.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 8:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 8:00 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Holt, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO