Kansas City, MO – Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected tonight through Friday, bringing risks of damaging wind, hail and possible tornadoes.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City, areas of dense fog will continue Thursday morning before attention turns to several waves of storms developing across Missouri and eastern Kansas over the next two days.
Forecasters say the first round of storms may develop between about 10 p.m. Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday, mainly affecting northwest Missouri and parts of northern Missouri. These storms could bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds and isolated large hail.
A second wave is expected early Friday morning, roughly 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., with storms spreading more broadly across the region, particularly south of Interstate 70, according to the weather service.
The highest severe weather potential is expected Friday afternoon and evening, when conditions may support damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes.
Meteorologists say two rounds of stronger storms could develop Friday, including one from about 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by another possible round from around 8 p.m. through 2 a.m. Saturday.
However, forecasters note that Friday evening storm intensity will depend on how morning storms evolve, meaning the exact strength and coverage remain uncertain.
The severe weather outlook currently places much of western and northern Missouri and eastern Kansas under an elevated risk area for Friday, signaling the potential for stronger storms if atmospheric conditions align.
Residents are encouraged to monitor forecast updates and have multiple ways to receive warnings, especially during the Friday afternoon and evening hours when the most severe hazards may develop.
Commuters and students traveling Friday afternoon or evening could see weather-related disruptions if stronger storms develop.
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