Kansas City, Missouri – Drivers and residents across northern Missouri should brace for the possibility of severe storms Monday afternoon into the overnight hours, with threats ranging from baseball-size hail to damaging winds and tornadoes.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City, the risk for strong to severe storms remains conditional for Monday afternoon and evening. A “cap” in the atmosphere is expected to erode by late afternoon, but uncertainty remains about whether storms will develop. If storms form, they are likely to intensify rapidly, bringing the potential for large hail, dangerous winds, and tornadoes across areas including St. Joseph, Maryville, Bethany, and extending into Kansas City.
Monday night into early Tuesday, a cold front will sweep through northern Missouri, shifting the focus to scattered to widespread storms overnight. The severe threat diminishes somewhat after dark, but brief tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail remain possible along the I-29 corridor and surrounding counties.
Residents are urged to monitor local alerts, charge devices, and have a safe shelter plan in place. Avoid non-essential travel if storms develop and check road conditions before heading out.
More updates are expected as confidence in storm development increases. Severe weather warnings may continue into Tuesday morning for parts of northern Missouri.
