Kansas City, MO – Severe storms are expected to develop this afternoon across parts of Iowa, southeast Nebraska, northeast Kansas, and northwest Missouri, moving east. This activity includes a few damaging gusts, instances of large hail, and the possibility of a tornado or two.
According to the NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center, storms should also develop this afternoon near the Front Range and move east across parts of northeast Colorado, southeast Wyoming, southern Nebraska, and northern Kansas. Here, damaging gusts, large hailstones, and a potential tornado are possible.
The regions at risk include Kansas City, MO; Omaha, NE; Des Moines, IA; Lincoln, NE; and Topeka, KS. Residents are advised to stay alert for weather updates and to take necessary precautions. The slight risk category indicates that these areas could see isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, large hail, and wind damage.
The Storm Prediction Center urges residents to secure outdoor objects, avoid travel during storms if possible, and stay tuned to local weather reports for real-time updates. Storms are expected to intensify this afternoon and evening, posing significant threats to property and safety.
