KSHB 41 reporter Olivia Acree covers portions of Johnson County, Kansas, including Olathe and Lenexa. Share your story idea with Olivia.
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Severe thunderstorms rolled through the Kansas City metro early Monday morning.
Severe thunderstorms knock down trees in NKC, power outages throughout the metro
Heavy rain and winds knocked down some trees and branches in North Kansas City near E. 21st Avenue, where some debris blocked several streets.
The storms also knocked out power for many residents.
- Evergy reported 244 outages impacting 8,607 customers;
- BPU reported 10 outages impacting 247 customers;
- Independence Power and Light reported 13 outages impacting 122 customers.
Severe thunderstorms knock down trees in NKC, power outages throughout the metro
KSHB 41 meteorologist Jeff Penner says the storms have moved through the area, and the rain is mainly done for the morning. There is a slight chance of a few lingering showers.
Monday will be very warm and humid.
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