Missouri Tornado Warning | Effective 04/13/2026 19:16

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 13 at 9:16PM CDT until April 13 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 7:16pm
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 916 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles east of Butler, moving east at 45 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... Ballard.
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: 
Bates, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov