US: Large tornado reported west of Kansas City (Kansas) May 28

Event

The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that a large tornado is moving towards Kansas City (Kansas state) as of 19:10 (local time) on the night of Tuesday, May 28. According to the NWS, the tornado is moving towards the Kansas Speedway and the Legends shopping center after moving near Interstate 70. Individuals in the area are being advised to take immediate shelter. Debris from the tornado has been reported along I-70 and north-northeast of Edwardsville. A tornado warning is in effect for the area until at least 20:00. Infrastructure damage and associated disruptions are expected in the coming hours.

Advice

Individuals in the affected areas are advised to monitor local weather reports, adhere to instructions issued by local authorities, and take appropriate precautions in the event of severe weather or tornadoes.

The safest place to be in a building in the event of a tornado is in the basement or on the ground floor, or in an interior hallway or stairwell. Avoid doors and windows. If a tornado is approaching, crouch face down as low as possible to the floor and cover your head with your hands.