Severe storms return to Midwest Tuesday


KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The threat of severe storms and flash flooding is returning to the Midwest, where a series of thunderstorms and rain are increasingly likely throughout the holiday week.

Severe storms are threatening Iowa, Missouri and Kansas on Tuesday, where they are expected to hit hard. High winds, a few tornadoes and large hail are among the hazards expected from these storms.

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Three-hour radar loop. Warning boxes are color-coded: severe thunderstorm warnings in yellow, tornado warnings in red, tornado warnings with a confirmed tornado in purple, flash flood warnings in green, and flash flood emergencies in pink.
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The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC) said scattered severe thunderstorms are very likely in southern Iowa, northern Missouri and northeastern Kansas between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Central Time. A level 3 out of 5 severe storm risk has been issued there.

This chart shows the risk of severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
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Nearly a million people are affected, including major cities on the outskirts of Kansas City such as St. Joseph, Liberty and Gladstone, Missouri; Leavenworth, Kansas; and Ottumwa, Iowa.

The weather is expected to continue to affect the United States through July 4. By Wednesday and Thursday, the threat of heavy rain will shift to the Ohio Valley and eventually to the Northeast by Thursday night.

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This chart shows the risk of severe thunderstorms through Thursday, July 4, 2024.
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With multiple storm systems in play, travelers are facing major disruptions as they attempt to reach their vacation destinations.

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Airport delays and cancellations will have an impact as the weekend approaches, FOX’s forecast center reported. The growing problems will cause a traffic jam for flights, creating headaches for those trying to get out of town.

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