Severe Weather Alert: Two Rounds This Week

0:00Kansas City folks, heads up. We're looking at two rounds of severe weather this week, kicking off Thursday. The Storm Prediction Center has us in a slight risk that's level 2 out of 5, with damaging winds as the big bad wolf here. A cold front's rolling in from the west, teaming up with a beefing low pressure system to shove warm, muggy air our way. Expect dew points in the low to mid-60s and southerly gusts hitting 30-35 mph, fueling those thunderstorms. No major reactions yet, but impacts could hit. Hard, large hail and quickspin tornadoes aren't off the table, especially east into northwest Missouri. Some areas might see over one inch of rain, so flooding's a sneaky sidekick. Round two drops Sunday afternoon through the night, keeping that stormy pattern alive into the weekend. Tim, stay mild. Upper 70s Thursday, dipping to low and mid 70s Friday through Sunday. Perfect setup for more trouble, so keep those. Weather apps locked in plans flexible.

1:01I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Kansas News today, AI-powered local news.