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Risk of severe storms Tuesday night for KC. Afternoon risk outside metro also.

Gusty, dangerous winds expected from 2 p.m. Tuesday to 1 a.m. Wednesday
and last updated 2023-04-04 01:03:04-04

WEATHER HEADLINES

  • Chance of severe weather twice tomorrow
  • All severe threats except flooding are on the table after 12 p.m.
  • WIND ADVISORY: strong environmental (outside of storms) wind is expected

KANSAS CITY'S FORECAST

Tonight: Partly cloudy and mild.
Low: 53°
Wind: NE then SE10-20 mph

Tuesday: Severe thunderstorms develop in the late afternoon followed by a second round of strong storms after dark. All types of severe weather possible. The afternoon storms, if they develop, are more volatile. These storms show the potential to produce hail larger than golf balls and pose our greatest tornado threat. Confidence in the second round developing is much higher. Hail up to golf ball size is possible along with smaller, quick-hitting tornadoes. Stay weather aware and keep yourself updated on the evolving weather.
WIND ADVISORY: 2pm Tuesday - 1am Wednesday
High: 85°
Wind: S 20-30 G45-50 mph

Severe Weather Windows Tuesday
Window 1
2pm - 6 pm: Isolated individual thunderstorms capable of becoming supercells.
Risks: Damaging wind, large hail and tornadoes possible.

Window 2
10pm - 2 am: Line of storms form as the front passes.
Risks: straight line winds, small hail, brief but heavy rain, and quick spin up tornadoes.

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