Tornado warnings issued for areas near the Kansas City metro

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a plethora of tornado warnings for parts of the Kansas City metro viewing area on Saturday.

Tornado warning were issued throughout the entire day in multiple counties in northern Missouri and southern Kansas

Severe weather reared its head throughout the entire Midwest over the weekend. The Kansas City metro dealt with thunderstorms throughout the evening and was placed under a tornado watch until midnight. That was later lifted.

If you are near a tornado or your city has been placed under a tornado warning, please head to the basement or seek shelter immediately and avoid windows. If you are in a mobile home or a vehicle or are outdoors, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

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