WFUS53 KEAX 182155
TOREAX
MOC005-182230-
/O.NEW.KEAX.TO.W.0041.260518T2155Z-260518T2230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
455 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Atchison County in northwestern Missouri...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 454 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
  Rock Port, or 7 miles northwest of Tarkio, moving northeast at 35
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
  Tarkio, Rock Port, Blanchard, and Westboro.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

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LAT...LON 4058 9520 4048 9520 4048 9518 4042 9518
      4037 9552 4058 9564
TIME...MOT...LOC 2154Z 244DEG 32KT 4049 9551 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

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