KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – We’re monitoring the final main round of strong to severe storms tonight. Tonight is a FIRST WARN WEATHER DAY — our highest alert for impactful weather.
NEW INFORMATION: Almost the entire KCTV5 area is under a Tornado Watch. Our northwestern counties and western border counties are in a tornado watch until 12 am. Tornado Watch for our south and southwest counties continues until 1am. We expect this to be extended until 4am. The KC metro and remainder of the area remain until 4 AM Saturday morning.
Round #3: Evening Into Night (Now– 4 AM)
A line of storms is expected to move through tonight. This round will likely bring the most numerous storms of the day and is the most likely time to see widespread severe weather. This round is the most likely to produce severe warnings of some kind, damaging winds and hail are expected along the line, with a few brief spin-up tornadoes possible.
What this means for you: This is when you’re most likely to hear severe weather warnings. Stay weather-aware and have a safe place ready.
How to Prepare
- Keep an umbrella handy tonight
- Monitor First Warn 5 updates for the latest timing on rain and storms
- Download the KCTV5 Weather app to receive severe weather warnings directly to your phone
- Know where you’ll go to be safe in the event of a tornado warning
Know first and plan better with us. We’ll bring you the latest information every step of the way.
To get the latest weather updates sent to your phone, download the KCTV5 Weather app here.
Looking Ahead
Saturday & Sunday
Good news for the weekend. Saturday brings mid-50s with mostly sunny skies. Sunday is the pick day — sunny with highs near the upper 60s.
Reminder: Spring forward at 2 a.m. Sunday. Set your clocks ahead one hour before bed Saturday night.
Next Week
A First Warn is in place Tuesday as we watch another potential round of strong to severe storms. A level 2/5 risk is in place for areas along and south of I-70, with a 60% chance for rain and storms.
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