6:57 p.m - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Miami and Johnson counties in eastern Kansas. A storm ...

A few tornadoes, along with widespread, apple-size hail and gusts up to 80 mph, are likely as severe thunderstorms sweep into the Kansas City area.

KSN Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman and Meteorologist Jack Maney discussed the upcoming heat in our latest podcast.

A tornado watch is likely for Kansas City, as storms in Kansas and Missouri could bring about quarter-sized hail and strong gusts of wind.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch for several parts in and around the Kansas City metro viewing area until 9 p.m. Saturday.

The tornado watch issued for the Kansas City metro area overnight has been allowed to expire, however, strong storms are still pushing through the area Wednesday morning.

The national weather service has issued a tornado watch for multiple counties in or near the Kansas City metro.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The immediate Kansas City area is included in a severe thunderstorm watch through 10 p.m. Friday night.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City metro area is included in a tornado watch until early Thursday morning.

The Kansas City metro and surrounding counties can expect heavy rain, strong winds and scattered hail starting Friday around 7 p.m. with a tornado watch.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for about 10 counties in northwest Kansas.