Severe Storms and Tornadoes Threaten Central US Amid Cold Front

A significant weather system is bringing severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and tornado risks to Kansas City and surrounding areas.

The National Weather Service has issued tornado watches for Kansas City and surrounding regions, with potential wind gusts up to 80 mph.
The storm system is part of a cold front moving across the central US, clashing with warm air to create severe weather conditions.
Areas of enhanced risk include northwestern Missouri, eastern Kansas, and northeastern Oklahoma, where strong tornadoes are possible.
Heavy rainfall is expected, with forecasts predicting one to three inches of rain in some areas, potentially leading to flash flooding.
Following the severe weather, cooler temperatures are expected, with a slight warm-up anticipated over the weekend.