Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 5:43AM CDT until April 27 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 3:43am
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 542 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Spring Hill, 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...
Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, Grandview, Belton, Raymore, Spring
Hill, Peculiar, Stanley, Stilwell, and Bucyrus.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 170 and 182.
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:
Johnson, KS; Miami, KS; Cass, MO; Jackson, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender: