"Kansas City Area Under Severe Weather Alert"

A First Warn 5 Weather Day has been declared in Kansas City as severe storms are expected to move through the area, bringing the threat of frequent lightning, small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall. Northern Missouri should watch out for flash flooding, with a couple of inches of rain possible. Temperatures will remain warm and humid overnight before a cold front sweeps in on Thursday, bringing a risk of stronger to severe storms. The weekend will see a mix of temperatures, with highs in the 50s and 60s before a cold front brings cooler weather on Sunday and Monday.