Kansas City, MO – Strong thunderstorms are expected to move through Kansas City and northern Missouri on Thursday evening, with the potential for damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns residents to prepare for possible severe weather starting late in the evening.
According to the NWS, storms could produce hail up to the size of quarters and wind gusts reaching 60 miles per hour. There is also a slight risk of an isolated tornado. Warm temperatures are forecast to continue throughout the week, with highs reaching the upper 80s and lower 90s.
Additional storm chances remain in the area through Friday and the weekend, although the severe threat is expected to decrease. Residents are encouraged to stay alert to further updates and take precautions as the storms approach.
The storm system is part of a broader pattern of severe weather affecting the Midwest, bringing above-normal temperatures and potential hazardous conditions.
