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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
309 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for 04/18/2024 Thunderstorm Wind Event...

During the early morning hours of Thursday April 18th 2024, multiple
rounds of thunderstorms moved through western and central and
Missouri. One line of thunderstorms produced notable wind damage
north of Lawson, MO. A damage survey was conducted north of Lawson
on Friday April 19th 2024 to assess what type of event resulted in
the damage primarily to out buildings and trees, with minor damage
to residential roofs. After the survey was completed, preliminary
results conclude that strong downburst winds of at least 90 MPH at
points occurred. This is also supported by radar signatures from the
terminal Doppler radar at Kansas City International Airport (TMCI).
Preliminary analysis does not find sufficient evidence in the damage
points and path that would support the occurrence of a tornado.
Updates can made to this preliminary analysis if more reports of
damage come in from this event.

.Lawson, Missouri Downburst Winds and Straight Line Winds...

Peak Wind Estimated: 99 mph
Path Length /statute/:  N/A miles
Path Width /maximum/:   N/A yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             04/18/2024
Start Time:             5:45 A.M. CDT
Start Location:         Ray-Clay-Clinton County, MO Intersection
Start Lat/Lon:          39.47N 94.25W

End Date:               04/18/2024
End Time:               6:04 A.M. CDT
End Location:           5 ENE Lawson, MO
End Lat/Lon:            39.43N 94.12W


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NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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