Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Platte, Clay, and Surrounding Missouri Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (VTEC code /O.NEW.KEAX.SV.W.0014/). The alert was issued at 11:23 PM CST on March 6 and is effective until 12:00 AM CST on March 7.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Missouri:

• Platte County (West central Missouri)
• Northwestern Clay County (West central Missouri)
• Southeastern Buchanan County (Northwestern Missouri)
• Southwestern Clinton County (Northwestern Missouri)

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Platte City, Leavenworth, Smithville, Kearney, Weston, Gower, Kansas City International Airport, Trimble, Edgerton, Camden Point, Ferrelview, Tracy, Farley, Ridgely, Waldron, Stillings, Beverly, Hoover, and East Leavenworth. This warning also covers Interstate 35 between mile markers 25 and 27, Interstate 29 between mile markers 10 and 27, and Interstate 435 between mile markers 23 and 43.

Expected Conditions

At 11:23 PM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm over Platte City, moving northeast at 50 mph. The following hazards are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
• Hail: Penny size (0.75 inches).
• Potential Damage: Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are also reminded that a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 4:00 AM CST for northwestern and west central Missouri.

Timeline

• Effective: 11:23 PM CST, March 6, 2026
• Expires: 12:00 AM CST, March 7, 2026
• Duration: Approximately 37 minutes from issuance.