Severe Storms Threaten Kansas City, St. Louis

Severe thunderstorms are forecast to impact the St. Louis and Kansas City regions, with the National Weather Service warning of heavy rainfall, localized flooding, and damaging winds reaching up to 70 mph. In St. Louis, storms are expected Tuesday afternoon and evening, bringing possible nuisance flooding and wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph, while most hail should remain below severe levels. Kansas City faces a Severe Thunderstorm Warning overnight, with gusts up to 60 mph and additional showers anticipated into early Tuesday. Some neighborhoods may experience widely varying rainfall or avoid rain entirely. Both regions will continue to see high heat and humidity throughout the week, with periodic chances for more thunderstorms. Residents are urged to stay alert for rapidly changing weather and potential power outages.