Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:59PM CDT until April 17 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 359 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Wheeling, or near Chillicothe, moving northeast at
45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Spotters have reported visible
rotation with this storm.
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...
Meadville, Linneus, Wheeling, Browning, Chula, and Purdin.
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:
Grundy, MO; Linn, MO; Livingston, MO; Sullivan, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov