Record heat followed by First Warning for severe weather
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Three new severe thunderstorm warnings and a twister watch have been issued for the metro.
As of seven:57 pm, a NEW Tornado Warning has been issued for Carroll and Ray Counties.
Hazards:
- 60mph winds
- Hail 1.75″
- Possible twister
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued for:
- Johnson County
- Leavenworth County
- Wyandotte County
The National Weather Service issued an emergency alert, telling residents to take shelter as a consequence of “Destructive three inch size hail.”
KCTV5 has began to obtain studies of quarter-size hail in and close to Bonita Springs and De Soto.
Hen egg-sized and bigger than golfball-sized hail have been reported close to Lake Waukomis.
The first 80-degree temperatures of the 12 months will be felt throughout the KCTV5 area right now. As we enter the night hours, we shift our consideration for severe storms with all attainable hazards. Rain & storms proceed into the evening and for the Wednesday morning commute.
Tuesday afternoon brings the warmest temperatures of the 12 months to this point — highs within the higher 70s to mid-80s (round 80° in KC). Then situations take a dramatic flip as we await growth of storms.
FIRST WARN: Two Rounds of Storms
Round 1: Tuesday Evening (6 PM – 1 AM)
The first spherical of storms arrives this night with the first threats of giant hail and damaging winds. Overall, the twister risk is the bottom however the window for tornadic exercise might be between 6 PM – 9PM.
Tornado Risk: Lower than Friday’s occasion. Tornadoes are attainable if storms type between now and 9 PM Tuesday, the best twister threat is to our east (Level 3/5 threat zone).
The earlier storms could be the strongest and extra remoted earlier than they flip linear round 9/10 PM. Models eager to set it up simply east of the I-35 hall. They will then develop into much less highly effective however extra widespread. Posing extra of a gusty winds and flooding risk.
Tonight into Wednesday Early Wednesday Morning
Storms in a single day Tuesday into Wednesday morning. This is the place gusty winds, heavy rain and flooding develop into the larger concern. Multiple rounds of storms will produce heavy rainfall over the identical areas repeatedly, compounding rainfall totals and elevating flood threat — significantly for streams, low-lying areas, and poor drainage zones. Not everybody will see heavy rain and flooding, however the threat is there for some spots to get hit fairly exhausting. The backside line is to pay attention to the likelihood.
Once we get to the after 7 AM time-frame, rain and storms look much less heavy and fewer widespread. We must be dry by midday.
However, the flooding risk continues into your Wednesday morning commute. Make positive to observe correct flooding security protocol should you run into flooded roads.
Severe Weather Details
Severe Storm Risk: Level 2/5
Primary Threats:
- Large hail and damaging winds, remoted tornadoes (Tuesday night)
- Gusty winds, heavy rain and flooding (in a single day into Wednesday morning)
What You Should Do
✓ Stay weather conscious: Keep your telephone charged and close by for First Warn 5 Weather updates all through the day and evening. To get the latest weather updates sent to your phone, download the KCTV5 Weather app here.
✓ Secure out of doors objects: Bring in something that might blow away in robust winds — trash cans, patio furnishings, decorations.
✓ Know your protected place: Have a plan for the place to go if severe weather threatens. Identify a protected room or shelter now.
✓ Monitor flood-prone areas: If you reside close to streams or in a flood-prone space, be ready to maneuver to greater floor. Have an evacuation plan prepared.
✓ Prepare for Wednesday morning: Plan further time for your commute in case of flooding on roadways.
30 Degree Drop by Wednesday Afternoon
After Tuesday’s heat and storms, temperatures crash to the higher 40s Wednesday afternoon. However, will probably be windy! Winds of 1-20 mph, gusting to 35 will make wind chill values primarily be within the mid 30s to low 40s all through the day.
Conditions then rebound into the 60s with dry weather via the remainder of the week. Saturday warms to round 70 and will probably be a terrific day to be exterior. Sunday has our subsequent robust entrance, bringing a lot cooler and probably very windy situations.
