Tornado Warning Kansas City could be issued as final round of storms arrives

Tornado warning kansas city is a real possibility tonight as a First Warn Weather Day highlights a final main round of strong to severe storms expected to move through the region; forecasters say this round is the most likely to produce severe warnings, damaging winds and hail. Stay weather-aware and have a safe place ready.

Tornado Warning Kansas City: watches, timing and where to pay attention

Almost the entire area is under a Tornado Watch heading into the late-evening hours. Northwestern counties and western border counties are covered by a Tornado Watch until 12 a. m. ET, while south and southwest counties are under a Tornado Watch until 1 a. m. ET with an expected extension to 4 a. m. ET. The KC metro and the remainder of the area remain under watch through 4 a. m. Saturday morning.

Line of storms expected to bring the most numerous severe cells

Forecasts call for a line of storms to move through tonight that will likely bring the most numerous storms of the day and the highest chance for 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. This is the window when residents are most likely to hear severe weather warnings, so having a plan and a safe location ready is advised.

Weekend outlook and the next system to watch

The weekend will trend calmer: Saturday is expected to bring highs in the mid-50s with mostly sunny skies, and Sunday is forecast as the pick day with sunshine and highs near the upper 60s. A reminder for residents: set clocks ahead one hour before bed Saturday night for the spring forward at 2 a. m. Sunday. Meteorologists also note that a First Warn is in place for Tuesday as another potential round of strong to severe storms is being monitored; a level 2/5 risk is in place for areas along and south of I-70, with a 60% chance for rain and storms.

Officials urge people to monitor local alerts tonight and be prepared to move to a safe place if warnings are issued. Recovery of normal conditions is expected across the area by Saturday, with attention turning to the midweek system on Tuesday.