Severe thunderstorms could affect after-school activities, evening rush hour in KC
A line of thunderstorms will roll through the Kansas City area Thursday afternoon and evening, according to FOX4 meteorologist Karli Ritter.
“While I’m not overly concerned about a widespread severe weather outbreak, storms that do reach severe levels have potential to carry some pretty strong winds associated with them,” said Ritter, who provided the weather update to The Star.
“But really, I think the bigger focus is on the timing. Through lunch, we’re fine. During the early afternoon, showers and storms overspread the metro. These will impact after school activities and the evening rush.”
The stronger thunderstorms will be capable of producing wind gusts above 60 mph. Hail and heavy rain are also possible.
“We need to stay weather aware,” Ritter said.
As the storms continue to move to the south and east, conditions should improve in the Kansas City area between 8 and 10 p.m. Thursday.
Dry conditions are likely Friday and through the weekend.
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The Star produced this weather update in partnership with the local FOX4 television station. The station’s meteorologists create forecast videos multiple times a day for the newspaper to include in its weather reports.
This story was originally published September 12, 2019 at 7:05 AM.
