Kcci Radar: Severe storms expected 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday
kcci radar showed a First Alert Day remaining in effect Monday evening, with severe storms still possible as the main window for storms was expected between about 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Storms developing to the southwest were expected to move into the TV9 viewing area around 9 o’clock and spread northeastward.
Most of the area was in a slight risk for severe weather, while far southwestern fringe counties remained in an enhanced risk after that area was pared back during the afternoon. Damaging winds and large hail were the main threats, with an isolated tornado listed as a secondary chance.
Monday Night Storm Window
The earlier overnight shower and storm activity reduced the moisture and energy needed for a stronger severe storm threat. Even so, the storms were not fully ruled out late Monday evening, and the system was still expected to reach the viewing area during the late-night period when warnings can be easier to miss.
The storms were expected to weaken as they moved northeastward, and overnight activity was expected to dwindle to just showers. Readers in the viewing area needed to watch for changing conditions between 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., when the most active weather was expected to arrive.
Cold Front Behind Monday Night
Northwesterly winds were expected behind the cold front Monday night, bringing a cooler and drier air mass for several days after the front. Tuesday was expected to be blustery with a good amount of cloud cover early, with highs rising from the 50s into the low to mid 60s.
Wednesday and Thursday were expected to look very similar to Tuesday, with lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s. A chance for more rain and storms was expected later in the week, especially around Friday, but the severe weather risk then was described as very low.
Friday Rain Chances
The later-week system could make for a wet and cool end to the work and school week. For people tracking the first round of storms, the immediate focus stayed on the late Monday evening window and the possibility of damaging winds, large hail and a smaller tornado risk.
