Severe weather alert: Hail and wind threaten overnight in Kansas, USA

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Late into the night, it was reported that additional storms could be brewing, posing threats of heavy rain and gusty winds. Earlier in the evening, the National Weather Service had been busy fielding reports of significant hail damage throughout the metro area. Specifically, Lake Quivira witnessed hail measuring 2 inches, causing damage such as broken windshields in the vicinity of Mill Valley High School. Furthermore, Wyandotte County experienced hail approximately 1.25 inches in diameter, located two miles northeast of Piper.

As the evening progressed, reports emerged of golf ball-sized hail and heavy rainfall at 89th and Ann Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, alongside another incident of hail measuring 3.5 inches in Shawnee. The severity of the weather also led to a temporary halt in traffic on Wednesday evening along Interstate 70 near Kansas Highway 7 in western Wyandotte County due to hail.

Further hail reports included golf ball-sized hail around the area of 64th Street and Monticello in Shawnee, signaling the widespread nature of the storm’s impact. Additionally, a new severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for various counties across Kansas and Missouri, effective until 8:30 PM CDT. The counties affected include northeastern Leavenworth County in Kansas, as well as southeastern Buchanan, southwestern Clinton, northwestern Clay, and northeastern Platte counties in Missouri.

The storm, moving northeast at a speed of 40 mph, was anticipated to bring with it wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph and hail the size of half dollars, indicating potential for significant hail damage. This series of reports and warnings underscores the ongoing threat posed by the severe weather conditions, prompting communities to remain vigilant and prepare for further developments overnight.

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