Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Clay and Jackson Counties in Missouri

Source: NOAA · West Central Missouri

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Clay and Jackson counties, including Kansas City, effective until 10:00 PM CDT.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
West Central Missouri
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Kansas City

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Central Missouri.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Clay County and northern Jackson County in west central Missouri. The warning was triggered at 9:29 PM CDT after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Kansas City moving northeast at 45 mph.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in west central Missouri:

  • Counties: Southeastern Clay and Northern Jackson.
  • Cities and Locations: Kansas City, Independence, Raytown, Liberty, North Kansas City, Mission Hills, Sugar Creek, Westwood, Claycomo, Courtney, Pleasant Valley, Glenaire, Avondale, Westwood Hills, Sibley, Missouri City, Mission Woods, River Bend, Birmingham, and Randolph.
  • Highways: Interstate 70 between mile markers 3 and 14; Interstate 35 near mile marker 4 and between markers 12 and 22; and Interstate 435 between mile markers 51 and 70.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the warning has expired. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for west central Missouri until midnight CDT.

Expected Conditions

  • Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected. Residents should prepare for potential wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
  • Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
  • Storm Movement: The system is currently moving northeast at a speed of 45 mph.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of 9:29 PM CDT on March 10 and is currently set to expire at 10:00 PM CDT on March 10.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Clay and Jackson counties, including Kansas City, effective until 10:00 PM CDT.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects West Central Missouri. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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