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2019 [KEAX] KANSAS_CITY/PLEASANT_HILL Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 23

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Storm Based Warning History

254 
WFUS53 KEAX 290009
TOREAX
KSC091-209-MOC047-095-165-290100-
/O.NEW.KEAX.TO.W.0023.190529T0009Z-190529T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
709 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Wyandotte County in northeastern Kansas...
  North central Johnson County in east central Kansas...
  Southwestern Clay County in west central Missouri...
  Southeastern Platte County in west central Missouri...
  Northwestern Jackson County in west central Missouri...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 709 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Edwardsville, moving east at 30 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Emergency Management confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Kansas City, Independence, Shawnee, Gladstone, Merriam, Bonner
  Springs, Parkville, Edwardsville, North Kansas City, Sugar Creek,
  Riverside, Claycomo, Lake Quivira, Kansas City Kansas, Pleasant
  Valley, Avondale, Oakview, Northmoor, Houston Lake and Kansas City
  Downtown.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 0 and 5.
 Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 410 and 423.
 Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 0 and 13.
 Interstate 35 in Kansas between mile markers 232 and 235.
 Interstate 29 between mile markers 0 and 5.
 Interstate 635 between mile markers 1 and 12.
 Interstate 435 between mile markers 7 and 15, and between mile
markers 48 and 60.
 Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 223 and 226.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3926 9450 3909 9444 3900 9488 3910 9491
      3912 9491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 252DEG 25KT 3908 9484 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Barham
858 
WWUS53 KEAX 290020
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
720 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

KSC091-290030-
/O.CAN.KEAX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190529T0100Z/
Johnson KS-
720 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL JOHNSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Kansas...and west central Missouri.

LAT...LON 3926 9450 3909 9444 3905 9479 3908 9480
      3915 9482
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 253DEG 31KT 3911 9473 

$$

KSC209-MOC047-095-165-290100-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190529T0100Z/
Wyandotte KS-Clay MO-Platte MO-Jackson MO-
720 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WYANDOTTE...SOUTHWESTERN CLAY...SOUTHEASTERN PLATTE AND NORTHWESTERN
JACKSON COUNTIES...
    
At 720 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Kansas City, or near Lake Quivira, moving east at 35
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Kansas City, Independence, Gladstone, Parkville, Edwardsville, North
Kansas City, Sugar Creek, Riverside, Claycomo, Kansas City Kansas,
Pleasant Valley, Avondale, Oakview, Northmoor, Houston Lake, Kansas
City Downtown, Oakwood Park, Oakwood, Oaks and Randolph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3926 9450 3909 9444 3905 9479 3908 9480
      3915 9482
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 253DEG 31KT 3911 9473 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Barham
311 
WWUS53 KEAX 290025
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
725 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

MOC095-290035-
/O.CAN.KEAX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190529T0100Z/
Jackson MO-
725 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN JACKSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Kansas...and west central Missouri.

LAT...LON 3926 9450 3913 9445 3912 9446 3915 9450
      3915 9454 3912 9457 3911 9460 3909 9461
      3907 9471 3918 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 252DEG 25KT 3912 9469 

$$

KSC209-MOC047-165-290100-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190529T0100Z/
Wyandotte KS-Clay MO-Platte MO-
725 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN WYANDOTTE...SOUTHWESTERN CLAY AND SOUTHEASTERN PLATTE
COUNTIES...
    
At 725 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kansas City Kansas, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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...
Kansas City, Gladstone, Parkville, North Kansas City, Riverside,
Claycomo, Kansas City Kansas, Pleasant Valley, Avondale, Oakview,
Northmoor, Houston Lake, Kansas City Downtown, Oakwood Park, Oakwood,
Oaks, Randolph and Beverly Hills.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3926 9450 3913 9445 3912 9446 3915 9450
      3915 9454 3912 9457 3911 9460 3909 9461
      3907 9471 3918 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 252DEG 25KT 3912 9469 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Barham
475 
WWUS53 KEAX 290038
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
738 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

KSC209-MOC047-165-290047-
/O.CAN.KEAX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190529T0100Z/
Wyandotte KS-Clay MO-Platte MO-
738 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WYANDOTTE...SOUTHWESTERN CLAY
AND SOUTHEASTERN PLATTE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.  However
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Kansas...and west central Missouri.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
southern Clay, southern Platte, and northern Jackson County. 

LAT...LON 3926 9450 3913 9445 3912 9446 3915 9450
      3915 9454 3912 9457 3911 9460 3909 9461
      3907 9471 3918 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 0035Z 252DEG 25KT 3915 9459 

$$

Barham
Permalink to 201905290009-KEAX-WFUS53-TOREAX
254 
WFUS53 KEAX 290009
TOREAX
KSC091-209-MOC047-095-165-290100-
/O.NEW.KEAX.TO.W.0023.190529T0009Z-190529T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
709 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Wyandotte County in northeastern Kansas...
  North central Johnson County in east central Kansas...
  Southwestern Clay County in west central Missouri...
  Southeastern Platte County in west central Missouri...
  Northwestern Jackson County in west central Missouri...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 709 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Edwardsville, moving east at 30 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Emergency Management confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Kansas City, Independence, Shawnee, Gladstone, Merriam, Bonner
  Springs, Parkville, Edwardsville, North Kansas City, Sugar Creek,
  Riverside, Claycomo, Lake Quivira, Kansas City Kansas, Pleasant
  Valley, Avondale, Oakview, Northmoor, Houston Lake and Kansas City
  Downtown.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 0 and 5.
 Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 410 and 423.
 Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 0 and 13.
 Interstate 35 in Kansas between mile markers 232 and 235.
 Interstate 29 between mile markers 0 and 5.
 Interstate 635 between mile markers 1 and 12.
 Interstate 435 between mile markers 7 and 15, and between mile
markers 48 and 60.
 Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 223 and 226.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3926 9450 3909 9444 3900 9488 3910 9491
      3912 9491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 252DEG 25KT 3908 9484 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Barham
Permalink to 201905290020-KEAX-WWUS53-SVSEAX
858 
WWUS53 KEAX 290020
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
720 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

KSC091-290030-
/O.CAN.KEAX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190529T0100Z/
Johnson KS-
720 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL JOHNSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Kansas...and west central Missouri.

LAT...LON 3926 9450 3909 9444 3905 9479 3908 9480
      3915 9482
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 253DEG 31KT 3911 9473 

$$

KSC209-MOC047-095-165-290100-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190529T0100Z/
Wyandotte KS-Clay MO-Platte MO-Jackson MO-
720 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WYANDOTTE...SOUTHWESTERN CLAY...SOUTHEASTERN PLATTE AND NORTHWESTERN
JACKSON COUNTIES...
    
At 720 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Kansas City, or near Lake Quivira, moving east at 35
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Kansas City, Independence, Gladstone, Parkville, Edwardsville, North
Kansas City, Sugar Creek, Riverside, Claycomo, Kansas City Kansas,
Pleasant Valley, Avondale, Oakview, Northmoor, Houston Lake, Kansas
City Downtown, Oakwood Park, Oakwood, Oaks and Randolph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3926 9450 3909 9444 3905 9479 3908 9480
      3915 9482
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 253DEG 31KT 3911 9473 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Barham
Permalink to 201905290025-KEAX-WWUS53-SVSEAX
311 
WWUS53 KEAX 290025
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
725 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

MOC095-290035-
/O.CAN.KEAX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190529T0100Z/
Jackson MO-
725 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN JACKSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Kansas...and west central Missouri.

LAT...LON 3926 9450 3913 9445 3912 9446 3915 9450
      3915 9454 3912 9457 3911 9460 3909 9461
      3907 9471 3918 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 252DEG 25KT 3912 9469 

$$

KSC209-MOC047-165-290100-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190529T0100Z/
Wyandotte KS-Clay MO-Platte MO-
725 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN WYANDOTTE...SOUTHWESTERN CLAY AND SOUTHEASTERN PLATTE
COUNTIES...
    
At 725 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kansas City Kansas, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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...
Kansas City, Gladstone, Parkville, North Kansas City, Riverside,
Claycomo, Kansas City Kansas, Pleasant Valley, Avondale, Oakview,
Northmoor, Houston Lake, Kansas City Downtown, Oakwood Park, Oakwood,
Oaks, Randolph and Beverly Hills.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3926 9450 3913 9445 3912 9446 3915 9450
      3915 9454 3912 9457 3911 9460 3909 9461
      3907 9471 3918 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 252DEG 25KT 3912 9469 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Barham
Permalink to 201905290038-KEAX-WWUS53-SVSEAX
475 
WWUS53 KEAX 290038
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
738 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

KSC209-MOC047-165-290047-
/O.CAN.KEAX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190529T0100Z/
Wyandotte KS-Clay MO-Platte MO-
738 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WYANDOTTE...SOUTHWESTERN CLAY
AND SOUTHEASTERN PLATTE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.  However
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Kansas...and west central Missouri.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
southern Clay, southern Platte, and northern Jackson County. 

LAT...LON 3926 9450 3913 9445 3912 9446 3915 9450
      3915 9454 3912 9457 3911 9460 3909 9461
      3907 9471 3918 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 0035Z 252DEG 25KT 3915 9459 

$$

Barham

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