Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 4:58PM CDT until May 18 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 457 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of
Tarkio, moving northeast at 40 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR ATCHISON COUNTY.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Automated weather station.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Tarkio, Rock Port, Fairfax, Blanchard, Westboro, Watson, Indian Cave
State Park, and Phelps City.
This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 99 and 123.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Missouri.
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. This storm has the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. This storm may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Area Description:
Atchison, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov