TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

TOREAX The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Bates County in west central Missouri... * Until 645 PM CDT. * At 611 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Rich Hill, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Rich Hill and Rockville.