Kansas City, Missouri – Thunderstorms are set to sweep across eastern Kansas and into western Missouri between 4 and 7 p.m. Friday, threatening flash flooding, damaging winds, and a low tornado risk for the Kansas City metro and surrounding counties.
According to the National Weather Service Kansas City, the strongest storms will begin developing after 4 p.m. in eastern Kansas—including Johnson, Wyandotte, and Douglas counties—before pushing east into Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties in Missouri. The main concerns are heavy rainfall rates that could lead to dangerous flooding, especially in low-lying or urban areas, and wind gusts topping 60 mph that may down trees or power lines.
Travel on I-70 and US-169 may become hazardous as rainfall increases late this evening. Residents are urged to keep NOAA Weather Radios and wireless alerts enabled, and to avoid driving through flooded roadways. Schools, businesses, and commuters should prepare for sudden road closures or delays. While the tornado threat is low, conditions could change rapidly—stay tuned to local media for updates.
This marks the first significant multi-hazard event of July for the Kansas City region, following several weeks of quieter summer weather. Additional flash flood advisories or warnings may be issued through the overnight hours as storms linger.
Warnings remain in effect through at least midnight, with another update expected by early Saturday morning.
