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Kansas City

Kansas City is experiencing a severe weather outbreak, with the National Weather Service issuing tornado warnings, multiple tornado warnings, and a severe thunderstorm watch for the city and surrounding suburbs on October 13, 2026. The storm system has caused damaging winds, quarter‑size hail, and left over 50,000 Evergy customers without power, prompting officials to position emergency personnel and shelters while urging residents to seek immediate shelter.

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What to know

  • NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Overland Park, Olathe, and Shawnee, Kansas. Oct 13
  • Clay County is under a tornado warning, with residents advised to seek immediate shelter. Oct 13
  • The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings and thunderstorm advisories for Kansas City and surrounding suburbs. Oct 13
  • More than 50,000 Evergy customers are without power after the severe thunderstorms hit the region. Oct 13
  • The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for counties on both the Kansas and Missouri sides of Kansas City. Oct 13

Timeline

  1. Oct 13, 2026
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