The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for several counties in Missouri and Kansas, effective from June 13 at 3:03 p.m. CDT until 10:00 p.m. CDT. This alert includes five counties in Kansas and 31 counties in Missouri.
Kansas Counties Affected:
- Johnson
- Atchison
- Doniphan
- Leavenworth
- Wyandotte
Missouri Counties Affected:
Central Missouri:
- Howard
- Saline
North Central Missouri:
- Caldwell
- Carroll
- Chariton
- Daviess
- Grundy
- Harrison
- Linn
- Livingston
- Macon
- Mercer
- Putnam
- Randolph
- Sullivan
Northeast Missouri:
- Adair
- Schuyler
Northwest Missouri:
- Andrew
- Atchison
- Buchanan
- Clinton
- DeKalb
- Gentry
- Holt
- Nodaway
- Worth
West Central Missouri:
- Clay
- Jackson
- Lafayette
- Platte
- Ray
Residents in these areas are advised to stay informed about the weather and take necessary precautions. The watch includes major cities such as Kansas City, Independence, and St. Joseph. People in the affected regions should be prepared for severe weather conditions, including potential hail, strong winds, and heavy rainfall.
The NWS advises that severe thunderstorms can develop rapidly, and it’s important to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. Outdoor activities should be reconsidered, and secure plans should be in place for sheltering if severe weather strikes.
