Gallery: Strong morning storms wreak havoc on 1st day of summer
Severe thunderstorms Friday morning wreaked havoc not only on the morning commute, but also on the first day of summer. A myriad of issues arose as the first, then second, round of storms moved through, including (but not limited to) fallen trees, power outages, flash flooding, water main breaks, a sinkhole and even a "gustnado."
On the first day of summer, it was nearly as dark as night at 10 a.m. in Kansas City as another round of storms moved in.Photo by: Rae Daniel
A water main break near 31st and Southwest Boulevard cause significant traffic issues in the area.Photo by: Lloyd Plumber
A driver attempts to cross a flooded street near 31st and Southwest Boulevard. All public safety agencies warn against this with the saying "turn around, don't drown."Photo by: Rae Daniel
A tree fell onto Wornall Road near 61st Terrace, blocking much of the street.Photo by: Charlie Keegan
A tree fell onto Wornal Road near 61st Terrace, blocking much of the street.Photo by: Charlie Keegan
The severe storms brought hail that ranged in size from pea to ping pong ball.Photo by: Melissa Greenstein
After the first round of storms Friday morning, flash flooding broke out across the metro, including in Westport.Photo by: Charlie Keegan
Tree limbs came down in backyards across the metro.Photo by: Nick Kastelan
Near 25th and Madison, pavement buckled under the sudden heavy rain.Photo by: Rae Daniel
A blazing red sunrise preceded strong thunderstorms Friday morning in Kansas City.Photo by: Lindsey Anderson