KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Update: 7:13 p.m. Sunday -
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Johnson County, Kan., until 2:00 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
At 7:01 p.m., radar indicated severe thunderstorms with estimated rainfall of two inches per hour.
The NWS advises that runoff will cause flash flooding across I-35 between mile markers 214 and 226 and the 435 loop.
Areas impacted include Lenexa and Olathe.
Take necessary precautions while driving and avoid areas that flood easily. Never drive through barricaded areas that are flooded.
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Update: 7:04 p.m. Sunday -
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Cass and Jackson counties in Missouri until 11:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
At 6:16 p.m., radar indicated severe thunderstorms with estimated rainfall of one to two inches per hour.
The NWS advises that runoff will cause flash flooding across the affected area.
Areas impacted include Harrisonville, Lake Lotawana, Pleasant Hill and Lone Jack.
Take necessary precautions while driving and avoid areas that flood easily. Never drive through barricaded areas that are flooded.
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Update: 6:48 p.m. Sunday -
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Johnson county, Kan. until 7:15 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
At 6:39 p.m., radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Olathe, Kan. moving east at 5 mph.
Half dollar sized hail and winds up to 60 mph are possible. Storms could cause minor damage to trees, vehicles, roofs and windows.
The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern Johnson, northwestern Henry, southeastern Cass and northeastern Bates counties in Missouri has expired, according to the National Weather Service.
The storms in that area have weakened and no longer pose an immediate threat.
A watch still remains in effect for the area, as storms are still possible.
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Update: 6:30 p.m. Sunday -
A tornado warning is still in effect for Johnson county, Kan. until 6:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
At 6:33 p.m., radar indicated severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado near Olathe, Kan.
Skytracker is monitoring a wall cloud over 151st and Murlen, where a lot of hail has been reported.
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Update: 6:12 p.m. Sunday -
A tornado warning has been issued for Johnson County until 6:45 p.m. A wall cloud was reported near 159th St. and I-35.
A severe thunderstorm warning is still in effect for Jackson and Cass counties in Mo. until 6:15 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
At 6:03 p.m., radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Lake Winnebago, moving northeast at 10 mph.
Quarter size hail and 60 mph winds are possible. Storms could cause minor damage to vehicles, roofs and windows.
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Update: 5:56 p.m. Sunday -
Jeff Adams, a Raymore City Councilman, reported at least one-inch-sized hail in the area around 58th Street and Madison. This is about one mile north of where the tornado reportedly touched down.
He said so far, there is no reports of damage.
In northern Johnson county, Brett Anthony reports that the signs of rotation are gone. He indicated that the storm has weakened significantly since he started monitoring.
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Update: 5:44 p.m. Sunday -
The tornado warning for Cass County has expired, according to the National Weather Service. The storm has weakened, but George Waldenberger and the 41 Action Weather Team is continuing to watch for any new developments.
They are also monitoring a thunderstorm in northern Johnson County that has shown signs of rotation.
Brett Anthony is in Olathe watching the storm. He indicated that the storm isn't extremely strong, but could become dangerous if rotation continues.
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Update: 5:32 p.m. Sunday -
There are three reports of a tornado, possibly two, that touched down near Raymore, Mo. One report came from 195th Street and Old School Road. The second report came from Elm St. and Monroe.
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Update: 5:17 p.m. Sunday -
A tornado warning has been issued for Cass County, Mo. until 5:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
At 5:11 p.m., radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Peculiar moving east at 5 mph.
There has been reports that a tornado briefly touched down on the south side of Raymore, Mo.
Golf ball size hail is also possible. Those in Raymore and Peculiar and surrounding areas should take cover immediately.
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Update: 5:00 p.m. Sunday -
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Jackson County, Mo. until 5:15 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
At 4:45 p.m., radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Grandview moving northeast at 10 mph.
Zach Tecklenburg is currently heading south on 71 highway and has reported hail. He will have a full report on 41 Action News at 5 p.m.
Half dollar size hail has been reported in De Soto.
Winds up to 60 mph are possible. Storms could cause minor damage to trees, vehicles,
roofs and windows.
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Update: 4:40 p.m. Sunday -
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for west central Johnson county, Kan. and northwestern Cass county until 5:00 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
At 4:26 p.m., radar indicated severe thunderstorms near Eudora, Kan. and Pecular, Mo. moving northeast at 10-15 mph.
Locations impacted include De Soto and Cleaview City, Kan. and Peculair, Belton and Raymore, Mo.
Quarter size hail and 60 mph winds are possible. Storms could cause minor damage to vehicles, roofs and windows.
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Update: 4:06 p.m. Sunday -
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for east central Douglas county until 4:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
At 3:57 p.m., radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Eudora, Kan., moving northeast at 10 mph.
Quarter size hail and 60 mph winds are possible. Storms could cause minor damage to vehicles, roofs and windows.
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Update: 3:51 p.m. Sunday -
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the following counties until 11 p.m.
Kansas: Allen, Anderson, Atchison, Butler, Chase, Coffey, Cowley, Doniphan, Douglas, Elk, Franklin, Greenwood, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Lyon, Miami, Osage, Shawnee, Wilson, Woodson and Wyandotte
Missouri: Andrew, Bates, Buchanan, Cass, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Jackson and Platte
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Update: 1:53 p.m. Sunday -
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for northwest, north central and west central Missouri, as well as extreme eastern Kansas.
According to the NWS, an unstable cold front will help trigger widespread strong to severe thunderstorms in the region Sunday afternoon and evening. These could produce large hail, damaging winds and heavy rainfall.
The NWS is not ruling out the potential for tornadoes.
Counties under the hazardous weather outlook:
Kansas: Atchison, Miami, Linn, Doniphan, Leavenworth, Wyandotte, and Johnson
Missouri: Atchison, Nodaway, Worth, Gentry, Harrison, Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler, Holt, Andrew, DeKalb, Daviess, Grundy, Sullivan, Adair, Buchanan, Clinton, Caldwell, Livingston, Linn, Macon, Platte, Clay, Ray, Carroll, Chariton, Randolph, Jackson, Lafayette, Saline, Howard, Cass, Johnson, Pettis, Cooper, Bates and Henry
Stay with 41 Action News and KSHB.com for updates.
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11 a.m. Sunday -
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kan. and Jackson County, Mo. until 5 p.m. Sunday.
Just before 11 a.m. Sunday, Doppler radar estimated that nearly two inches of rain had fallen in the last two hours, according to the National Weather Service.
The warning indicates that the excessive rainfall will cause minor flooding, especially near small streams and low water crossings.
The following areas could experience flooding:
Fairway, Grandview, Independence, Kansas City, KCK, Leawood, Mission, Overland Park, Raytown, Sugar Creek, Westwood and Westwood Hills.
The NWS advises to take necessary precautions while driving and avoid areas that flood easily. Never drive through barricaded areas that are flooded.
Stay with 41 Action News and KSHB.com for updates.
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