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Central Jackson County Emergency Management Agency
Wednesday July 1st, 2020 :: 05:29 a.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 05:45AM

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Jackson County in west central Missouri...

* Until 545 AM CDT.

* At 528 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Buckner, moving southeast at 30 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... Independence, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Oak Grove, Buckner, Sibley and Levasy. This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 23 and 26.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JACKSON, 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.

Address/Location
Central Jackson County Emergency Management Agency
805 NE Jefferson St
Blue Springs, MO 64014

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 816-229-2522

Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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