US: Tornado warning lifted for Kansas City metro area May 28 /update 1

Event

The National Weather Service (NWS) lifted the tornado warning for the Kansas City metro area at approximately 19:35 (local time). Officials warned that strong winds and hail are still possible in the Kansas City (Kansas state) and Kansas City (Missouri state) area. Some damage and power outages have been reported in the area from the tornado; details are still emerging.

In Missouri state, a new tornado warning was issued for Clay county until 20:15 and for Excelsior Springs, Kearney, and Lawson until 20:30. According to the NWS, a rotating wall cloud was reported near Kearney and individuals in the area are being advised to take immediate shelter.

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.