Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Cass County in west central Missouri... Southwestern Lafayette County in west central Missouri... Southeastern Jackson County in west central Missouri... Northwestern Johnson County in west central Missouri...

* Until 845 PM CDT.

* At 812 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Lake Lotawana, moving northeast at 40 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... Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Oak Grove, Odessa, Lake Lotawana, Lone Jack, Wellington, Lake Lafayette, Napoleon, Bates City, Strasburg, Tarsney Lakes and Pittsville. This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 22 and 40.

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

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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! 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.