Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 3 at 3:59PM CDT until April 3 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 359 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southwest of Burlington Junction, or 10 miles
east of Tarkio, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Burlington Junction, Clearmont, Elmo, and Quitman.
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:
Atchison, MO; Nodaway, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov