Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Kansas City Metro Area Until Midnight

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northeastern and east central Kansas, as well as west central Missouri. The warning was issued at 11:26 PM CST after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Bonner Springs, moving northeast at 60 mph.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions:

• Kansas: Wyandotte County, Southeastern Leavenworth County, and Northern Johnson County.
• Missouri: Southwestern Clay County, Southeastern Platte County, and Northwestern Jackson County.

Specific locations impacted include Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Raytown, Gladstone, Prairie Village, Merriam, Mission, Bonner Springs, De Soto, Parkville, Basehor, Edwardsville, North Kansas City, Fairway, Mission Hills, and Riverside.

This alert also covers major highways including Interstate 70, Interstate 35, Interstate 29, Interstate 635, Interstate 470, Interstate 435, the Kansas Turnpike, and Interstate 49.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are advised to stay away from windows and remain indoors until the threat has passed.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) has been indicated by radar.
• Storm Motion: The storm is currently moving northeast at a speed of 60 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 11:26 PM CST on March 6 until 12:00 AM CST on March 7. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for northeastern and east central Kansas and west central Missouri until 4:00 AM CST.