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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
955 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

MOC033-177-190330-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-260519T0330Z/
Ray MO-Carroll MO-
955 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
RAY AND SOUTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES...

At 955 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Wood Heights, 
moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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...
Excelsior Springs, Richmond, Orrick, Norborne, Hardin, Henrietta,
Woods Heights, Rayville, and Stet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3925 9355 3924 9362 3925 9365 3924 9366
      3920 9417 3921 9417 3922 9418 3934 9421
      3950 9359
TIME...MOT...LOC 0255Z 255DEG 50KT 3929 9405 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Williams