Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Johnson County in east central Kansas... Northwestern Cass County in west central Missouri... Southern Jackson County in west central Missouri...

* Until 815 PM CDT.

* At 744 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over Grandview, moving east at 35 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... Kansas City, Overland Park, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Leawood, Raytown, Grandview, Belton, Raymore, Grain Valley, Pleasant Hill, Greenwood, Lake Lotawana, Lake Winnebago, Lone Jack, Lake Tapawingo, Unity Village and Tarsney Lakes. This includes the following highways... Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 18 and 26. Interstate 470 between mile markers 0 and 15. Interstate 435 between mile markers 70 and 74.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CASS, MO ... JACKSON, MO ... JOHNSON, KS

Instructions:

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.