Tornado Warning Issued for Kansas City Metro Area Including Johnson, Wyandotte, and Jackson Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Wyandotte County and northeastern Johnson County in Kansas, as well as west central Jackson County in Missouri. This alert was issued at 11:35 PM CST on March 6 and remains in effect until 12:00 AM CST on March 7.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad portion of the Kansas City metropolitan area, including the following locations:

• Kansas: Kansas City (KS), Overland Park, Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Prairie Village, Merriam, Mission, Edwardsville, Fairway, Mission Hills, Westwood, Lake Quivira, Westwood Hills, Mission Woods, Countryside, and Roeland Park.
• Missouri: Kansas City (MO), Raytown, and North Kansas City.

Highways Impacted:

• Interstate 70 in Missouri (mile markers 0-9) and Kansas (mile markers 416-423).
• Interstate 35 in Missouri (mile markers 0-4) and Kansas (mile markers 224-235).
• Interstate 635 (mile markers 0-5).
• Interstate 435 (mile markers 2-11 and 56-69).

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Move immediately to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Expected Conditions

At 11:35 PM CST, radar indicated rotation in a severe thunderstorm located over Lake Quivira, moving east at 40 mph.

• Hazards: Tornado and hail up to .75 inches.
• Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 11:35 PM CST, Friday, March 6, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 12:00 AM CST, Saturday, March 7, 2026.