National Weather Service Confirms Tornadoes in Missouri and Kansas, Causing Damage
The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes struck northwest Missouri on Thursday, impacting the cities of Kearney and Stanberry. The tornado in Kearney was rated an EF0, with winds reaching up to 85 mph, causing damage to trees and homes. In Stanberry, an EF1 tornado with wind gusts up to 110 mph damaged homes as it moved northeast. Additionally, at least four tornadoes were reported in east-central Kansas, including three EF0 tornadoes in Volland, Alma, and Allen, and an EF1 tornado in Dunlap. These tornadoes are part of a series of severe weather events that have affected the Kansas City metro area in recent weeks.