KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The northern part of the KSHB 41 News viewing area is now included in a severe thunderstorm watch through 6 a.m. Sunday.
The Tornado Watch has been replaced with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 6 AM. Storms in the region may continue to offer some warnings, and storms exiting Nebraska may also bring severe weather late tonight. pic.twitter.com/mKkNANEyY0
— Caleb Chevalier (@MetCalebC) May 17, 2026
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UPDATE, 9:45 p.m. | A flash flood emergency has been issued for Grundy County, Missouri, through early Sunday morning.
5 to 8 inches of rainfall have already fallen in Grundy County MO this evening, with another 2 to 4 inches possible. Widespread flooding is already occurring, with road closures. Areas that do not normally flood have been flooding. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY. https://t.co/DhUH6yZI0z
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) May 17, 2026
UPDATE, 6:40 p.m. | A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Linn, Sullivan, Grundy and Livingston counties in Missouri until 7:15 p.m.
Tornado Warning including Chula MO and Laredo MO until 7:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/wXFcwGlfy4
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) May 16, 2026
