WWUS53 KEAX 190258
SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
958 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

MOC033-177-190330-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-260519T0330Z/
Ray MO-Carroll MO-
958 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
RAY AND SOUTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES...

At 957 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Rayville, moving 
east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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...
Richmond, Norborne, Hardin, Woods Heights, Rayville, and Stet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

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LAT...LON 3928 9355 3925 9413 3935 9417 3950 9359
TIME...MOT...LOC 0257Z 253DEG 49KT 3931 9405 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Williams