The National Weather Service (NWS) in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Missouri, has issued Tornado Watch 497, effective until 9:00 p.m. tonight. Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay vigilant and be prepared to seek shelter if conditions worsen.
The tornado watch encompasses counties across northern Missouri. Below is a list of the counties and some towns under the tornado watch:
| County | Towns |
|---|---|
| Grundy | Trenton |
| Harrison | Bethany |
| Mercer | Mercer, Princeton |
| Putnam | Unionville |
| Sullivan | Milan, Green City |
| Adair | Kirksville |
| Schuyler | Lancaster, Queen City, Glenwood, Downing |
| Gentry | Albany, Stanberry, King City |
| Worth | Grant City |
Residents in these areas should monitor local weather reports and have a plan in place in case a tornado warning is issued.
