Kansas Tornado Watch Active Until 9 PM, Residents Urged to Stay Alert

Pittsburg, KS – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch across parts of Kansas until 9 p.m. CST tonight, warning of possible tornadoes, strong winds, and hail.

The tornado watch impacts areas such as Pittsburg and Neosho, placing nearly 1.9 million people at risk. Wind gusts could reach 70 mph, with hail potentially reaching ping-pong ball size, according to the NWS.

The tornado watch extends across Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas, creating a widespread weather threat for the region. Updates on this watch will be available until it expires at 9 p.m. CST.