KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The entire Kansas City region is under the threat of severe weather this afternoon into Thursday morning.
The KSHB 41 Weather team reports the greatest impact in the immediate Kansas City metro will arrive around 8 p.m.
Follow along below for updates.
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2:45 p.m. | The southbound lanes of Interstate 29 are blocked at mile marker 91 in Holt County due to an overturned tractor-trailer.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the semi overturned due to high winds.
Drivers are reminded to be cautious when driving during storms.
🚨 Traffic Alert: Southbound lanes of I-29 are blocked at mile marker 91 in Holt County due to an overturned tractor-trailer caused by high winds from storm activity. Southbound traffic will exit at mile marker 92 and continue on US 59. Drive safe and stay updated for more info. pic.twitter.com/v5UNRAvlwz
— MSHP Troop H (@MSHPTrooperH) October 30, 2024
1:40 p.m. | The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Andrew, Buchanan, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Nodaway, Sullivan and Worth counties in Missouri.
Kansas' Doniphan County is included, too.
The watch will lift at 7 p.m.
Severe t-storm watch issued mainly for counties north of HWY 36 in Missouri until 7 pm. @KSHB41 #mowx #kswx #kcwx pic.twitter.com/A8rJrmsDE0
— ☀️ Cassie Wilson (@CassieKSHB) October 30, 2024
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