Severe storm warning issued for Kansas City’s Northland as thunderstorms pop up
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Kansas City’s Northland after storms started popping up near Smithville, according to the National Weather Service.
“Storms coming, y’all!!” Mayor Quinton Lucas said on Twitter.
The warning was for parts of Clay, Clinton and Platte counties and was in effect until 4:15 p.m.
At 3:30 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Ferrelview, near Platte City. It was moving east at 10 mph.
Winds gusts of 60 mph and quarter-sized hail were the main hazards.
“Hail damage to vehicles is expected,” the warning said. “Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.”
In addition to Kansas City International Airport, the storms were impacting Kansas City, North, Gladstone, Smithville, Platte City, Weatherby Lake, Claycomo, Pleasant Valley, Lake Waukomis, Trimble, Ferrelview, Platte Woods, Tracy, Farley and the villages of Oakview, Oakwood Park, Oakwood and Oaks.
