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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Climate
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FOX4 Forecast: Tornado warning issued for Clay, Ray, Jackson, Lafayette counties until 3:30 p.m.
A tornado warning is now in effect for Clay, Jackson, Ray and Lafayette counties until 3:30 p.m., the National Weather Service (NWS) said. This includes Richmond, Lexington and Buckner in Missouri. A tornado warning means that a radar-confirmed tornado has been spotted. Those in the area are advised to seek shelter immediately. Around 2:30 p.m., the NWS said it was tracking a possible tornado near the Truman Sports Complex near I-435 and I-70. The latest report indicates a possible tornado moving toward Buckner. LIVE BLOG: Storm damage reports across the Kansas City metro Tornado sirens are sounding in Kansas City and several other areas across the metro. FOX4 is tracking outages across the metro, with thousands of customers currently without power. Thousands without power as severe storms move across Kansas City area A tornado watch remains in effect for parts of Kansas City and Missouri until 8 p.m. Tuesday, the NWS said. A severe thunderstorm warning and flood warning are also in effect Tuesday afternoon. Severe thunderstorms will be possible in parts of Kansas City and Kansas until 3 p.m., according to the NWS. A flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of Kansas City and Kansas until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, the NWS said. The afternoon round is building over south-central Kansas and has the potential to be stronger with some gusty wind and/or small hail. Because these storms will be efficient rain-makers, a flood watch is up for almost the entire viewing area until Wednesday morning. FOX4 meteorologists said the most intense storms start moving away to the east by the evening after 6-7 p.m. There may be another wave of rain late Thursday, Thursday night, into Friday. FOX4 meteorologists Joe Lauria, Karli Ritter, Michelle Bogowith, Alex Countee and Jacob Lanier will keep you apprised of any severe and dangerous weather in our area. Watch the latest weather reports on TV, WDAF+, online and on our Facebook page. Use FOX4 Interactive Radar to track storms in your area. Download the FOX4KC news apps: iPhone and Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebration at the Station honors armed forces at KC's Union Station
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of the biggest Memorial Day weekend events took place today, May 25, at Kansas City's Union Station. Royals avoid series-sweep, Jac Caglianone stays hot in AAA At Celebration at the Station, the Kansas City Symphony puts on a free concert every year in observance of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice. The show wraps up with a fireworks display as well. There were some familiar faces on stage as well; FOX4's Joe Lauria and Loren Halifax were the event's emcees. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
How windy was it, and how much snow fell in Kansas City?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Strong overnight winds have caused some power outages and downed limbs throughout the region. The winds are still going strong, but the snow will stop later this morning. But, just how windy was it? Live Updates: Fierce wind and snow create travel, power outage mess According to the National Weather Service, recorded in the metro last night into this morning: Jarbolo: 70 mph St. Joseph: 66 mph Pleasant Hill: 65 mph Olathe: 63 mph Kansas City International: 62 mph Cameron: 58 mph Lee's Summit: 53 mph Kirksville: 53 mph Chillicothe: 52 mph The winds continue gusting 40-50 mph through Wednesday evening. Kansas City-area school closings, delayed starts for Wednesday In addition to the high winds, snow fell throughout the metro. Here is what members of the National Weather Service have reported: Joe Lauria: 2 inches of snow at 143 and Pflumm in Olathe Chad Shafer: 1.5 inches of snow in Lee's Summit Benjamin Sipprell: 0.7 inches of snow in Brookside Vanessa Alonso: About an inch of snow in St. Joseph A High Wind Warning continues until 6 p.m. and the snowfall should end by 10 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
