Missouri Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 13:59

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