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EF-2 tornado hits Saline, Howard counties on Monday, NWS confirms

This image shows the path of an EF-2 tornado that went through Saline and Howard counties on Monday, April 27, 2026. — John Ross/KMIZ

By Ryan Shiner

Published April 29, 2026 1:55 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Officials are continuing to learn more about Monday’s severe weather.

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado developed near the Bluebird Trail southwest of Slater at 6:52 a.m. Monday. The storm went east into Howard County and eventually made its way to Gilliam and Glasgow in Howard County and south or southeast of Higbee in Randolph County.

Winds peaked in the storm at 115 miles per hours, according to the National Weather Service.

Multiple rounds of storms hit the area on Monday and an EF-1 tornado was confirmed in Randolph and Monroe counties.

Check back for updates.

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