A funnel cloud became a tornado in northern Missouri according to multiple storm spotters in the area, reports KCTV 5.
Here’s what we know so far:
1. There is Already Damage in Trenton
SKYTRACKER with first images of storm damage north of Trenton, Mo: #41ActionNews pic.twitter.com/RmrcLjdEJH
— Sam Hartle (@Sam_Hartle) March 27, 2014
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There is damage reported along a highway just outside the town of Trenton. The Kansas City Star reports the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department saying that “some property damage due to high winds near Winston, MO.”
2. Up to 3 Towns Could Be Affected
The tornado is also close to the towns of Jamesport and Milan, Missouri.
3. Earlier in the Day There Were Massive Hailstorms
Picture: Earlier tornadic storm as seen via @hopper_keara near Trenton, MO pic.twitter.com/vjTPIAvhXL #mowx
— Johnny Kelly (@stormchaser4850) March 27, 2014
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It was first spotted at around 3:55 p.m. The heavy winds were preceded by golf-ball sized hailstorms, reports Fox Kansas City.
4. Tornado Warnings Are in Affect in Multiple Counties
3:57pm CDT: Trained spotter reporting funnel cloud w/this storm near Trenton, #MO. Take shelter immediately! #tornado pic.twitter.com/eRrvBhzdpK
— TWC Breaking (@TWCBreaking) March 27, 2014
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Tornado warnings are in affect in Daviess and Grundy counties in the area.
Picture: Major #tornado damage to home in Grundy Co., MO near Trenton via @KCTV5 #mowx pic.twitter.com/9dEKjvzrsZ
— Johnny Kelly (@stormchaser4850) March 27, 2014
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5. The Tornadoes Are Isolated Around Northern Missouri
KCTV 5 reports that the areas around Kansas City are not likely to be affected by a tornado. Though the metro area is still experiencing stormy weather.