Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Clay County in west central Missouri... Ray County in west central Missouri... Southwestern Carroll County in north central Missouri... West central Saline County in central Missouri... Lafayette County in west central Missouri... Northeastern Jackson County in west central Missouri...

* Until 1230 AM CDT

* At 1138 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Kearney to near Woods Heights to 7 miles south of Cowgill, moving southeast at 60 mph. These are very dangerous storms. HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

* Locations impacted include... Independence, Liberty, Excelsior Springs, Kearney, Oak Grove, Richmond, Odessa, Higginsville, Lexington, Carrollton, Buckner, Lawson, Concordia, Waverly, Orrick, Wellington, Norborne, Hardin, Corder and Alma. This includes the following highways... Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 28 and 64. Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 18 and 28. HAIL...<.75IN WIND...80MPH

* AFFECTED AREAS: CARROLL ... CLAY ... JACKSON ... LAFAYETTE ... RAY ... SALINE

Instructions:

This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread wind damage. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!