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04/27/2026

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Knox County in northeastern Missouri... Shelby County in northeastern Missouri...
- Until 730 AM CDT.
- At 652 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 15 miles southwest of Edina to 21 miles west of Woodlawn, or along a line from 15 miles southwest of Edina to 32 miles west of Shelbina, moving northeast at 65 mph.

# DETAILS
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HAZARD
Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE
Radar indicated.

IMPACT
People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE
Hurdland, Novelty, Leonard, Edina, Baring, Plevna, Clarence, Knox City, Colony, Newark, Shelbyville and Bethel.

⚠️ **Severe Weather Potential Monday** ⚠️A storm system will bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms across t...
04/26/2026

⚠️ **Severe Weather Potential Monday** ⚠️

A storm system will bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms across the area on Monday.

Our region is currently under an **Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5)** for severe weather.

🌩️ **All hazards are possible**, including:
• Damaging winds
• Large hail
• Tornadoes

Storms may develop in waves throughout the day, with the greatest concern during the afternoon and evening hours.

📱 **Stay Weather Aware**
• Keep up to date with the latest forecasts
• Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings
• Be ready to take action if warnings are issued

We will continue to monitor and provide updates as conditions evolve.

04/17/2026

TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN KNOX COUNTY

# SUMMARY
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At 615 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles north of Colony, or 15 miles northeast of Edina, moving northeast at 55 mph.

# DETAILS
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HAZARD
Tornado and quarter size hail.

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.

- This tornadic storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Northeastern Knox County.

ISSUED AT
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM CDT

04/17/2026

New Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
551 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Knox County in northeastern Missouri...
Shelby County in northeastern Missouri...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 551 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
8 miles west of Greensburg to 29 miles west of Clarence, or along a
line from 14 miles northwest of Edina to 40 miles west of Shelbina,
moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Greensburg, Hurdland, Maud, Clarence, Baring, Edina, Shelbina,
Leonard, Shelbyville, Novelty, Hunnewell, Bethel, Plevna, Emden,
Colony, Knox City and Newark.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing
widespread damaging winds and large hail.

Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter
immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
structure.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT Friday for a portion of northeast Missouri.

04/17/2026

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
503 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Knox County in northeastern Missouri...
Western Lewis County in northeastern Missouri...
North Central Shelby County in northeastern Missouri...

* Until 545 PM CDT.

* At 503 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Plevna, or 16 miles southeast of Edina, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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.

* This tornado will be near...
Plevna around 505 PM CDT.
Steffenville around 515 PM CDT.
La Belle around 525 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by the tornado include Bethel, Newark and
Monticello.

04/17/2026

Severe thunderstorm warning for southern Knox Co.
4/17-15:41

04/17/2026

A tornado watch is about to be issued in Knox Co. 4/17- 15:07

04/17/2026

- Tornado Watch for Northeast Missouri.
- Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 1240 PM until 800 PM CDT.
- Primary threats include... A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Widespread large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3.5 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely

Scotland and Knox Co Severe Weather Report Friday Afternoon – Overnight (April 17–18, 2026) 🌪️ Overall Threat: Elevated ...
04/17/2026

Scotland and Knox Co Severe Weather Report Friday Afternoon – Overnight (April 17–18, 2026)

🌪️ Overall Threat: Elevated to Significant We are sitting in a high-impact zone today, with multiple severe weather hazards expected as storms develop late afternoon and intensify into the evening and overnight hours.

🔴 Main Threats for us
🌪️ Tornado Risk: Moderate (5–14% zone) Tornadoes are possible, especially with stronger storms. Some tornadoes could be strong and fast-developing, particularly after sunset. Risk increases if storms remain isolated before forming lines.

💨 Damaging Winds: HIGH (45–74% probability) This is the biggest concern for Scotland and Knox Co. Storms may produce widespread damaging winds of 60–90 MPH. Isolated gusts could reach hurricane-force levels (75+ MPH). Expect potential for: Downed trees and power lines Structural damage Power outages

🌩️ Severe Storms (Overall): Enhanced Risk Area We are firmly in the Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5). Storms could organize into fast-moving lines or clusters, increasing wind threat.

⏰ Timing (Most Important) Late Afternoon (3–6 PM): Storms begin developing west of the area Evening (6–10 PM): Severe storms likely move into Memphis Overnight (10 PM – 2 AM): Continued severe threat, possibly at peak intensity

⚠️ Nighttime storms are especially dangerous because people are less aware.
⚠️ What Makes This Setup Dangerous Multiple hazards hitting at once (wind + tornadoes) Potential for rapid storm intensification Hurricane-force wind potential embedded in storms Nighttime timing reduces reaction time

🛑 What You Should Do Now ✔️ Before Storms Arrive Charge phones and backup batteries Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts Identify your safe place:
Basement if available Otherwise, lowest level, interior room, no windows
🚨 During Warnings Do NOT wait to see the storm Take shelter immediately if: Tornado Warning issued Extreme winds approaching
📻 Stay Informed Have multiple ways to get alerts: Weather app NOAA Weather Radio Local TV/radio
🧠 Bottom Line. This is not just a typical storm day. We are in a zone where: Damaging winds could be widespread and intense Tornadoes are a real possibility Storms may hit after dark

👉 Treat tonight like a serious severe weather event, not a routine thunderstorm.

04/17/2026

‼️⚠️ Enhanced Risk area (3 out of 5) has expanded!
⚠️Thunderstorms develop along and ahead of a cold front this afternoon in NW Missouri.
‼️Initial development may be capable of producing a strong tornado (EF-2+), destructive hail (2”+), and intense winds (70+).
⚠️Thunderstorms will quickly form into a line and progress southeast through
the state late this afternoon through this evening.
⚠️The primary threat transitions to damaging winds and a few tornadoes. Thundertorms are expected to weaken through late this evening.
‼️Flood Watch issued for sections of west, southwest, and central Missouri.

04/15/2026

Tornado Watch for our area

- Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 335 PM until 900 PM CDT.
- Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible.

REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.

04/15/2026

Severe potential...Watch likely.

Probability of Watch Issuance...80 percent

SUMMARY...Severe potential will increase over the next few hours.
The primary concerns are severe wind gusts and large hail, though a couple tornadoes cannot be ruled out. A watch issuance is likely this afternoon.

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