Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Otterville, MO ∙ Clifton City, MO ∙ Smithton, MO ∙ Sedalia Memorial Airport, MO ∙ Pilot Grove, MO ∙ Sedalia, MO

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO 1255 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024 The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Pettis County in central Missouri... Southwestern Cooper County in central Missouri... * Until 130 AM CDT. * At 1255 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near Sedalia, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... Sedalia, Pilot Grove, Smithton, Otterville, Sedalia Memorial Arpt, and Clifton City. 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. && LAT...LON 3869 9298 3870 9306 3866 9307 3867 9329 3884 9329 3890 9291 3869 9288 TIME...MOT...LOC 0555Z 260DEG 43KT 3875 9322 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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