Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 8:56PM CDT until April 23 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
TOREAX
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Clay County in west central Missouri...
West central Ray County in west central Missouri...
East central Platte County in west central Missouri...
* Until 945 PM CDT.
* At 855 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Lake Waukomis, or near Gladstone, moving east at 40 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...
Kansas City, Liberty, Gladstone, Excelsior Springs, Smithville,
Kearney, Lawson, Pleasant Valley, Lake Waukomis, Ferrelview,
Crystal Lakes, Missouri City, Excelsior Estates, Woods Heights,
Mosby, Homestead, and Prathersville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 15 and 29.
Interstate 435 between mile markers 36 and 50.
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:
Clay, MO; Platte, MO; Ray, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov