THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES/AREAS: Cherokee, KS; McDonald, MO; and Newton, MO; AT 12:42 AM ON AUG 18, 2024 EFFECTIVE UNTIL 01:45 AM AUG 18, 2024. MESSAGE FROM IPAWSWEA.

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National Weather Service: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING in effect for this area until 8:45 PM CDT for DESTRUCTIVE 80 mph winds. Take shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter.

NWS:DESTRUCTIVE WIND STORM in this area til 845 PM CDT. Take shelter now. Check media.