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Severe Weather Coverage, April 8, 2015
There's a possibility of severe weather in the Kansas City and metro area on April 8, 2015. We will have complete coverage from the 41 Action News team on this site. We would appreciate you telling us the conditions where you are, but only if you can do so safely.
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We've got thunderstorms and more around the Kansas City metro area, especially to the south of the city. We'll have continuous live updates from the most accurate weather team in the city, as well as our team out in the field. Share what you're seeing with us by commenting or submitting photos, but only if you can do so safely.
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LIVE RADAR: www.kshb.com
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>60 million people at risk for severe weather today. Understand the different risk categories: 1.usa.gov/1Na0puI http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCFjnVVW4AA15bI.png
by National Weather Service via twitter 4/8/2015 5:37:19 PM -
Severe weather risk has been updated to a Moderate for areas south of #KC; severe still expected area-wide! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCFlVSdVEAEK0Kz.png
by NWS Kansas City via twitter 4/8/2015 5:44:49 PM -
Conditions are becoming favorable for severe T-Storm development. We will have a live update @41ActionNews @ 2:30 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCFwRppWAAACRpU.png
by Jeff Penner via twitter 4/8/2015 6:32:38 PM -
Thanks to all #meterologists for keeping us informed about #severweather year-round @jdrudd #SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek -
Been busy looking at new information and prepping things behind the scenes here at the station today...flood of tweets coming, standby.by JD Rudd via twitter 4/8/2015 6:44:52 PM -
Latest visible satellite picture will give us a clue where to monitor for storm development later today. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCFzxyHUEAAzH-Y.png
by JD Rudd via twitter 4/8/2015 6:47:57 PM -
Given how it looks now, this is the OVERALL risk assessment for our area. Not for one specific town/city. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCF0Mz0UgAE-h0g.png
by JD Rudd via twitter 4/8/2015 6:49:45 PM -
Good time to review your tornado and severe wx safety rules, especially residents in se KS and MO. goo.gl/0DKECU #tornadosafety -
Latest run of the HRRR suggesting activity by 5pm. This model jumped the gun a bit yesterday. We'll monitor. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCF1TdNUMAAEDXn.png
by JD Rudd via twitter 4/8/2015 6:54:36 PM -
So what should you do today? What you already are... sticking with us & staying prepared for changing conditions. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCF16_9UoAAa00K.png
by JD Rudd via twitter 4/8/2015 6:57:18 PM -
VIDEO: Know the difference between a severe #thunderstorm or #tornado WATCH vs. WARNING: youtube.com/watch?v=x3V3HZ… via NOAA's @NWSby NOAA via twitter 4/8/2015 7:00:20 PM -
by NOAA via twitter 4/8/2015 7:07:11 PM
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Translating the SPC outlook, here's an idea of what to expect later today/tonight. #kcwx #kswx #mowx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCF4qwgUMAAzP01.png
by JD Rudd via twitter 4/8/2015 7:09:18 PM -
Latest talk from the SPC indicates a storm watch will likely be issued soon for parts of Eastern KS & Western MO. More details once issued.by JD Rudd via twitter 4/8/2015 7:33:32 PM
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#Repost @41actionnews with repostapp.⁰・・・⁰#nofilter @kaleedionne & the entire weather team are… instagram.com
by Kalee Dionne via twitter 4/8/2015 7:39:22 PM -
Pair of watches impacting KC-area: T-Storm Watch S of KC 'til 7PM; Flash Flood Watch for others through 10AM: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGFsXtWgAARE3Z.png
by Sam Hartle via twitter 4/8/2015 8:07:59 PM -
What would you do if sirens didn't work in your neighborhood? @41ActionNews at six takes you to one neighborhood. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGEzb1UIAAalU2.jpg
by Matthew Reeb via twitter retweeted by ShanHalligan 4/8/2015 8:09:29 PM -
It's sunny now, but expect #storms. We'll be out there to let you know about conditions w/ this cool set up. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGGdnDUIAARZGe.jpg
by Brendaliss Gonzalez via twitter 4/8/2015 8:09:35 PM -
Tail end of severe warned line segment north of Coffeyville, KS #KSwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGIarTUEAAukip.jpg
by alexanderhall via twitter retweeted by Sam_Hartle 4/8/2015 8:19:03 PM -
It was a quiet March in #Tornado Alley with little happening until the last week of the month: climate.gov/news-features/… http://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video_thumb/CCBHGBYW0AAgbO3.png
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This year, #tornado activity in March was well below normal. New #EventTracker post: climate.gov/news-features/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCBLasfWMAA8FBq.jpg
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What was behind the unusually quiet March in #TornadoAlley?New #EventTracker post: climate.gov/news-features/… http://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video_thumb/CCFvK1MWIAAWCHm.png
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ALERT! Semi rollover on k153 on Southwest side of city of Mcpherson. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGJQ4iUsAAS5tQ.jpg
by trooperben via twitter retweeted by Shain41NewsKC 4/8/2015 8:22:33 PM -
#KCTRAFFIC The two right lane sof SB I-435 at 210 HWY in KCMO are blocked after crash. Backup north to 48th St: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGJeULW4AAXu4m.png
by Sam Hartle via twitter 4/8/2015 8:22:45 PM -
#KCTRAFFIC The two right lane sof SB I-435 at 210 HWY in KCMO are blocked after crash. Backup north to 48th St: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGJeYnWMAE63Lh.png
by 41 Traffic Now via twitter 4/8/2015 8:22:46 PM -
Sullivan, MO got hit will hail. Reports of damage. Stays safe. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGIhMoUIAASqrq.jpg
by KSDK News via twitter retweeted by Sam_Hartle 4/8/2015 8:23:35 PM -
Ok I'm going to catch some zzz's follow @glezak @jdrudd @41ActionNews @alexanderhall &follow on kshb.com Ill be back on laterby Kalee Dionne via twitter 4/8/2015 8:24:55 PM
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Clay County deputy involved in wreck on I-435 on Wednesday afternoon was hospitalized as a precaution with minor injuries: Sheriff's Officeby Shain Bergan via twitter 4/8/2015 8:30:03 PM -
Updated look at the radar as new storms are moving into parts of our area. Team coverage coming up at 4pm. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGMCViWgAELCNI.png
by JD Rudd via twitter 4/8/2015 8:33:55 PM -
Tanker on fire near McPherson wp.me/p4ySsy-JnO via @KSNNews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGLPzrUIAAslKy.jpg
by KSNNews via twitter retweeted by Sam_Hartle 4/8/2015 8:37:23 PM -
National Weather Service releases damage report from EF-0 tornado that touched down Tuesday night in Bates Co., Mo.by Shain Bergan via twitter 4/8/2015 8:37:35 PM
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Report states the tornado destoyed a 60-foot machine shop and removed shingles off of a house garage.by Shain Bergan via twitter 4/8/2015 8:38:08 PM
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Down near Tulsa, Okla. No word on injuries yet: twitter.com/LizBryantTV/st…by Sam Hartle via twitter 4/8/2015 8:38:39 PM
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Updated check of the radar with a storm track included. Hail the main threat with this storm. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGNqFwWYAAVJ2b.png
by JD Rudd via twitter 4/8/2015 8:40:58 PM -
2-vehicle collision involving Clay Co deputy on I-435 is being investigated. 2 southbound lanes are closed, with 1 lane open for travelby Shain Bergan via twitter 4/8/2015 8:41:16 PM
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The deputy was transported to the hospital as a precaution with minor injuries. The driver of the other vehicle also hospitalizedby Shain Bergan via twitter 4/8/2015 8:42:04 PM
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Firefighters carry student into ambulance after bus rolls of H75 south @KJRH2HD #Tulsa http://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/585903409095553024/pu/img/4g8bUgxX93iB3E5p.jpg
by Liz Bryant via twitter retweeted by Sam_Hartle 4/8/2015 8:42:10 PM -
We're ramping up for the afternoon and evening rounds of severe weather here at the NWS! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGPG3nUAAAeTQy.jpg
by NWS Kansas City via twitter 4/8/2015 8:47:20 PM -
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Severe weather possible across parts of central and southern Plains and the Midwest. GOES image from 1:45 pm EDT. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCF8ohnWAAAbxtp.jpg
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Entering Franklin Co. where rain is coming down. Headed toward Garnett, Ks. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGUB70UgAAi8e-.jpg
by Brendaliss Gonzalez via twitter 4/8/2015 9:08:51 PM -
Woah! Now rain is really pounding down in Anderson Co. Roads wet & pretty windy! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCGVEfvWIAAt0y_.jpg
by Brendaliss Gonzalez via twitter 4/8/2015 9:13:31 PM