Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 7:24PM CDT until June 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 5:24pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 723 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rich Hill,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Butler, Rich Hill, Rockville, and Foster.
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 118 and 132.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for west central
Missouri.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Pleasant Hill.
Area Description:
Bates, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov