HAPPENING NOW: Tornado Warnings throughout northwest Missouri, Tornado Watch issued for KC metro
A tornado warning is active for Harrison, Daviess and Grundy counties, until 9:30 p.m. CT.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – There is a low chance for isolated storms mid-late afternoon, but a line of storms is expected by this evening and tonight. That line will bring the highest likelihood of severe weather.
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for parts of northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri until 10 p.m. Monday.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for parts of Missouri and Kansas on Monday.(KCTV5)
Here’s the timing:
BETWEEN 4 & 7 PM: We have a low chance (20%) for a thunderstorm or two to develop. While the chances are low, the severe risk would be high IF this happens. This would be the highest tornado risk of the day. Have a plan for where you will go for shelter if you are in a tornado warning this afternoon or evening.
BETWEEN 7 PM & MIDNIGHT: This is our line of storms, which, unlike the afternoon storms, is looking like a sure bet. Our computer simulations show a range of arrival times, with 7 pm on the early side and midnight on the late side.
STORM TIMING(KCTV5)
The Severe Risk
The metro is under a Level 3/5 severe risk, with a 4/5 severe risk to the west and northwest of Kansas City. All severe threats are on the table — damaging winds will be the most likely severe threat to play out as the line moves toward the metro this evening. Large hail and tornadoes are less likely as well, with the most likely zone for those being west of Kansas City.
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Flash Flood Threat
Another flash flood risk is in place, as heavy rain is expected over already saturated ground from recent storms. Rain totals from 2-6″ are possible.
What You Should Do
- Monitor conditions closely — Stay with us for updates as the severe line approaches
- Have a plan — Know where you’ll go if you are in a tornado warning
- Charge devices — Make sure phones are ready, they will alert if you are in a tornado warning
- Download First Warn 5 Weather App — We post constant video updates, you will get every warning you are in, and you can track storms and radar from your back pocket
Looking Ahead
Tuesday: A 30% chance for lingering rain in the morning as the system moves east. Cooler conditions with highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday: Cool and dry with highs in the 60s.
Thursday-Friday: Rain chances return with a 40% chance of non-severe storms as temperatures warm to the 70s and 80s.
Memorial Day Weekend: Looks nice! Warming up with highs in the 80s and mostly dry.
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