Thursday, May 07, 2009

K.C. Metro-MetroRegion WEATHER: NWS-SPC: "Slight Risk" of Severe Tstms Later



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irtually all but the extreme northern portions of the Kansas City MetroRegion are under a slight risk of severe thunderstorms later today through overnight into early Friday morning.


The primary severe risk in Metro K.C. appears to be large hail (1-inch or greater diameter).

Although we're in a risk area- I'm wondering if this morning's rain and cloud cover might keep the atmosphere over us stable- thus reducing the chance of severe storms.

However- if the sun does manage to come out in time for a warm-up- the chances for storms would increase accordingly.

I also don't expect any local high water issues- except perhaps in any severe storm that MAY move over us.

The primary area for severe storms should be southeastern Kansas and southwestern Missouri.

Here are the latest MetroRegion visible satellite and NWS Doppler weather radar images:

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