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First T-Storm breaks through cap

Good evening bloggers,

If you have severe weather photos from the storms this evening please send them to lezak@nbcactionnews.com

Please tune into NBC tonight as we will cut into programming with any warnings to keep everyone safe!

Go to  severestorms.com/livechase   for a chaser that is in our local area providing us with instant updates!  Sean Wilson is also all over this storm and Skytracker is also following this cell!

I am on in a few minutes.  Jeremy Nelson is on his way in. Brett Anthony is in Skytracker.  We will be all over this threat during the evening hours.  So, watch NBC Action News for live updates of this developing severe weather situation.

A cumulonimbus cloud just broke through the cap east of KCI airport.  It is the first one to break through and a clear sign that there will be many others. Hail is the main threat again today, and we will see if any supercells develop mesocyclones and any tornado threats.  There is a chance.

Bloggers, please keep reporting what you experience as we will be checking in for your valuable and helpful information.

Here is the Tornado Watch outline for the area.

Gary

Published Tuesday, June 03, 2008 4:50 PM by glezak

Comments

 

HailJonathan said:

The cumulus are getting pretty tall around my area South KCMO 115th and Holmes.
June 3, 2008 4:56 PM
 

MikeB said:

This day has had one of those ominous "something is going to happen" feels to it all day. I can't describe it; must be one of those things hardwired in us from thousands of years ago.

Keep your weather radios on, and don't forget to look outside.
June 3, 2008 4:57 PM
 

kcwxguy said:

Its interesting to see that KCI cell from afar...it did struggle a bit, but can see the towering cumulus now working its way up..
June 3, 2008 4:58 PM
 

shoedog said:

Foodl3:

Where are you seeing these cells.  I use NWS, weather underground and Accuweather radars but not seeing Lawrence cell developing

Thanks
June 3, 2008 5:04 PM
 

kcwxguy said:

I spy the Lawrence cell...LOL
June 3, 2008 5:07 PM
 

pilotskcx said:

I thinks it's way off to the east now.
June 3, 2008 5:08 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

Shoedog, the cell in lawrence has fallen apart.
June 3, 2008 5:10 PM
 

Roberto said:

Kristi, which spotter? I checked, and I couldn't find which one.
June 3, 2008 5:14 PM
 

Braysmama said:

I'm down in Johnson county Missouri and looking outside I'm seeing a couple cumulus clouds starting to tower up.......
June 3, 2008 5:17 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Hello every one! I have never posted here but I read along daily, so I am only sort of a stranger!

Just a quik review of me, I am a retired chaser and live in Liberty and work at Harrahs casino and I am a weather geek... Anyway!

Everyone see that huge cell that just popped north of Platsburg?!
June 3, 2008 5:18 PM
 

HailJonathan said:

I'm looking east there's a big tower going up and there is a HUGE tower going up almost directly overhead it looks like a congestus.
June 3, 2008 5:19 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Chris Strahan.  He is north on K-7 now.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 5:20 PM
 

HailJonathan said:

that's funny Gary called it a cumulus congestus right after I typed that.
June 3, 2008 5:24 PM
 

DPannell said:

Wow Gary, nice suit and tie, you look sharp tonight....as usual =)  Now, if you could just do something about the forecast....no more rain for Paola please!  
--deb, dave ,hoss ,popeye and windy
June 3, 2008 5:26 PM
 

ShawneeMike said:

Looks like Chris is hanging out now! Ha.....silly people.
June 3, 2008 5:26 PM
 

simplykristi said:

That storm over Eudora has some heavy rain in it.  Be back in a bit.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 5:27 PM
 

ShawneeMike said:

Does anybody or Gary have anyway to track Sean's location via GPS?
June 3, 2008 5:28 PM
 

pilotskcx said:

Looks like Pleasant Hill went down...arg!
June 3, 2008 5:28 PM
 

BoiseStateFootballFan said:

Looks like it could be a bumpy night.
June 3, 2008 5:29 PM
 

Roberto said:

Welcome, bones2121!
June 3, 2008 5:30 PM
 

C in Raymore said:

the way the line is shaping up, i am thinking we might miss out. i would love some rain and some good old thunderstorms but I am thinking we will be missed.
June 3, 2008 5:32 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

looks like rapid development occuring in douglas county, about to move into NW johnson county here in a few minutes
June 3, 2008 5:33 PM
 

Suej said:

Right now Strahan is at K7 and the turnpike next to Waffle House and the fast food joints......'bout three  or four or so from where we live (and Gary used to.)
June 3, 2008 5:34 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Wow, there are some HUGE towers going up around the area.
June 3, 2008 5:34 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

cell outside of lawrence looks to arrive in

BONNER SPRINGS 622

BASEHOR 626
June 3, 2008 5:35 PM
 

ShawneeMike said:

....and its raining on the chase team
June 3, 2008 5:36 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Thanks Rob!!

I hate to think this because I hate night time events! But my money is the worst will be near or just after sunset, maybe anouther hour+???

The caps look to have weakend a ton though... Might be sooner?
June 3, 2008 5:36 PM
 

Dwxtracker said:

Huge towering cumulus and cumulonimbus to the west of me in Lenexa. Even spreading an anvil now.

DAvid
June 3, 2008 5:37 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

nice mamatus clouds here at 130th and State Avenue,
June 3, 2008 5:38 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Looks like some small hail in the cell around Eudora?? Can anyone confirm??
June 3, 2008 5:38 PM
 

angvic00 said:

The towering clouds have been forming to the West of my home in NW Olathe.  I know that there is a tornado watch for the area but can anyone explain why my weather radio is not alarming?  It did yesterday...
June 3, 2008 5:38 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

mamantus...sorry
June 3, 2008 5:38 PM
 

StormWyndd said:

Home from work, and whew, don't have to work tonight so I can watch the storms too.   It's so cool that Bret is up in the chopper so we can get bird's eye view tonight.  

Going to take the dogs out in a few and empty the rain gauge.  Hopefully my garden will get a good drink (hold the ice please, lol)

One of the clouds sprinkled on me as I was pulling out of the parking lot, but it wasn't much.  Just enough to spot up the dust.  

Hi Kristi, hope things went ok with your dad today.
Renee
June 3, 2008 5:38 PM
 

pilotskcx said:

Looks like that one just East of LWR has gone severe.
June 3, 2008 5:39 PM
 

kvluvalcsens said:

I missed what gary said my little ones wouldn't give up the tv!  Is Lees Summit going to get hit?
June 3, 2008 5:39 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

rapidly severe storm in douglas county moving into NW johnson county and western parts of WYCO
June 3, 2008 5:40 PM
 

simplykristi said:

I have not heard my weather radio go off yet.  It should have gone off it there is warning for Douglas or Johnson County KS.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 5:40 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

looks like nice hail core developing on that cell as well
June 3, 2008 5:41 PM
 

C in Raymore said:

kvluvalcsens, did give too many specifics, more details at 6
June 3, 2008 5:41 PM
 

angvic00 said:

Thunder in NW Olathe now and I can see those "rain veil" things hanging from the clouds to the West towards DeSoto.  (Sorry I don't know the technical names).
June 3, 2008 5:41 PM
 

Kelly said:

My radio is programmed just for Jackson County. Headed outside again.

Kelly
June 3, 2008 5:42 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Is there a problem with anyone's Midland radio?  I don't have a light for the Tornado Watch.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 5:42 PM
 

Darkwolfe said:

In Misison, skies are still broken clouds, but little sun getting through.  Still murderously hot and sticky outside. Cloud towers to the west are very hard-edged. Storm to the east appears to be further along it's life-cycle and not as hard edged as the western cloud towers. Very light winds near Johnson Dr and Roe.
June 3, 2008 5:43 PM
 

LibertyB said:

Some huge towers from my house, especially to the north-east.
June 3, 2008 5:43 PM
 

kvluvalcsens said:

ok thanks hopefully I can catch it then
June 3, 2008 5:43 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Will be in De Soto at 6:04 or so...
June 3, 2008 5:43 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

kristi, it is showing severe on stormlab, but no warning out yet. Maybe shortly. NEW MD out suggests new watch to the south and west of the metro.
June 3, 2008 5:45 PM
 

f00dl3 said:

*** THERE ARE NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS IN EFFECT RIGHT NOW ***
Though the one in Leavenworth county may go severe in the next 15 minutes
June 3, 2008 5:45 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

kristi, no lights on my midland as well, it didnt even go off for the tornado watch
June 3, 2008 5:45 PM
 

simplykristi said:

I don't see any warning on that cell in Douglas County/Johnson County.  It has rapidly developed tho.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 5:46 PM
 

angvic00 said:

Kristi,

My Midland light is not going on either...not sure why...
June 3, 2008 5:46 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Hey LibertyB, those towers are just north of Lawson..
June 3, 2008 5:46 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

foodl3, surprising no warning out on that cell yet.
June 3, 2008 5:47 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

New Meso out.
June 3, 2008 5:48 PM
 

bones2121 said:

That cell in Dougles will see a thunderstorm warning pretty quik. Its topping at 40K with 1"+ hail in it as I type.

**********************

NWS may issue a sig. wx alert for that cell soon

Jeremy

June 3, 2008 5:48 PM
 

suz01 said:

My midland yellow light has been on since the tornado watch started. Still on solid, though I have had issues in the past with it not picking up watches.
June 3, 2008 5:51 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

more storms going up SW of Baldwin City now.
June 3, 2008 5:51 PM
 

kcweather said:

Hi everyone.  I live just N of Lawson, Highway 116.  That cell is right on top of us now and producing moderate rain.  Nothing severe yet but it looked impressive when it exploded over the last hour.
June 3, 2008 5:52 PM
 

bones2121 said:

I will bet good money on it now!!
June 3, 2008 5:53 PM
 

f00dl3 said:

I don't like the way the Leavenworth/Johnson county cell is shaping up --- it's starting to look like it's rotating at least at one part of the storm very effectively.
June 3, 2008 5:54 PM
 

C in Raymore said:

it seems like most of the storms popping up are running parallel to 35, wonder to the southeast we will see anything.
June 3, 2008 5:55 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

anyone else see that cell  south of bonner starting to look like a slight bow shape to it?
June 3, 2008 5:55 PM
 

Suej said:

We're getting dime sized hail about 1 mile east of where Strahan is....K7 between Johnson Drive and SM Pkwy.
June 3, 2008 5:56 PM
 

marlina10 said:

I can hear thunder in Lenexa now when I'm outside.
June 3, 2008 5:57 PM
 

Suej said:

Light hail.....not heavy.
June 3, 2008 5:57 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

not surprise Suej, this one looks to be getting a nice hail core put together on it.
June 3, 2008 5:57 PM
 

Kelly said:

My Midland yellow light is on. Been on ever since the watch came out. The display is scrolling Tornado watch.


Kelly
June 3, 2008 5:58 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

wow.. those clouds were amazing as they were towering up.  Nice dark cloud here in North Kansas City.  South East a little bit of here.  I'm safe and snug at my mom's house already.  Been watching these clouds try to push up since 3pm.
June 3, 2008 5:58 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Hey Jeremy? I am seeing a small Meso rating on the now Johnson/Levenworth Cell.

What do you thinK??

******************

The storm is growing...it is in a very favorable environment and it has our attention.

Jeremy

June 3, 2008 5:58 PM
 

Lizbaugh said:

What about Jackson County?? Will we see anything??
June 3, 2008 5:58 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

WycoSpotter.. not sure what part of wyco u'r in.. but i'm near walmart on state..

I see something not so friendly, but i'm def NOT the expert on it.. I'm getting redi to look at it closer..
June 3, 2008 5:58 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

Anyone have the link to the KC Weather Underground Nexrad or whatever it is?
June 3, 2008 5:59 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

5kckmartins, it looks to be in line for your area.
June 3, 2008 6:01 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Lillyanya? I am at work at HArrah's right now and watching very closley!!
June 3, 2008 6:01 PM
 

Suej said:

Swell, Strahan's setting up at 87th and SM Parkway.  I'm not liking this at all.
June 3, 2008 6:02 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

Everyone watching that cam?
June 3, 2008 6:02 PM
 

WEATHERdude said:

is that a funnel on the chase cam?!?
June 3, 2008 6:02 PM
 

Suej said:

Check that...87th and K-7, south of the Parkway.
June 3, 2008 6:03 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

Hello, i see lowering?
June 3, 2008 6:03 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

Yeah I'm watching the Chris cam.  Wow... I'm thinking I need to get my child home from the neighbors house....
June 3, 2008 6:03 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

oh luvly.. well let's get it all over with tonight..
June 3, 2008 6:03 PM
 

shoedog said:

weatherunderground radar

http://www.wunderground.com/radar/mixedcomposite.asp?region=b3&size=2x&type=loop&MR=1
June 3, 2008 6:04 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

Why aren't they issuing a warning?
June 3, 2008 6:05 PM
 

TyndallFlowers said:

http://www.severestudios.com/livechase/

Chris Strahan ChaseCam

I hope that link works

June 3, 2008 6:05 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

why no warning???????
June 3, 2008 6:05 PM
 

shoedog said:

what are the cam links for storm chasers
June 3, 2008 6:06 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

i saw that too jeri
June 3, 2008 6:06 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

I can see the damn thing coming right at us
June 3, 2008 6:06 PM
 

juba said:

Back skies off to the north and this is what I see hapening. . . .
One cell formed and is hit KC, the next is slightly more south and a new cell/showers is forming rapidly way down to the south heading strait for the area.
June 3, 2008 6:06 PM
 

davidmcg said:

Gary I just emailed you a photo of that stratocumulonimbus complex east of De Soto.  My radar says .75 inch hail is possible.
June 3, 2008 6:06 PM
 

kristaszabo said:

So, my cable is out and I can't watch Gary and the team, can someone fill me in on what may go on in BLue Springs tonight cause I can't see what's going on on tv right now. Thanks
Krista
June 3, 2008 6:07 PM
 

FairwayMed said:

I just heard the first rumbles here in Fairway
June 3, 2008 6:07 PM
 

bones2121 said:

How can there not be a warning on this?

********************

Mid level rotation...hail up to 1/2"

Jeremy

June 3, 2008 6:07 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

Thank you for the radar link
Looks like the northland may not get spared tonight.
June 3, 2008 6:07 PM
 

Darkwolfe said:

That radar reflection is just classic for a rotating supercell.
June 3, 2008 6:08 PM
 

WEATHERdude said:

yeah that really looked like a funnel...

thats pretty awesome how the chasers found it immediately
June 3, 2008 6:08 PM
 

simplykristi said:

I go by NWS for severe weather warnings.

Glad to know that I am not the only Midlad radio owner who didn't get the watch.  There must be a problem with NWS and Midland.

Kristi

June 3, 2008 6:08 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

Jeri
Are you at home or hosp??
June 3, 2008 6:08 PM
 

DPannell said:

Midland radio light is on and glowing here too, ever since the watch was put out.
Wish we could miss this but looks pretty inevitable.
June 3, 2008 6:09 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

at home in shawnee
June 3, 2008 6:09 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Am I the only one that thinks the storm heading into Shawnee looks like it is rotating??
June 3, 2008 6:10 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Looks like that second cell in Franklin right now is going to be one to watch.
June 3, 2008 6:11 PM
 

simplykristi said:

I thought that I saw something ominous on Chris' cam earluier and thought "No way!"

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:11 PM
 

FairwayMed said:

is that a funnel heading down right now on the chase cam?
June 3, 2008 6:12 PM
 

f00dl3 said:

If I were in northern Johnson County Kansas and and southern Wyandotte county Kansas, I would take shelter immediately. This thing looks bad.
June 3, 2008 6:12 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Am I the only one thinking some one needs to call NWS!!... LOL!!
June 3, 2008 6:12 PM
 

emcat said:

Strahan cam is pretty impressive right now!!
June 3, 2008 6:13 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

we're gettin pretty heavy rain here.. and its real hard to see over the trees across the street (towards the west)  BUT I "think" I saw something rotating, but I'm really not sure.. someone with more exper.. plz confirm.

Stacy
June 3, 2008 6:13 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

Rain in North Kansas City.
Thundering outside looking very dark.. Big fat drops of rain.

Just ran to the neighbors and got my son and nephew.
June 3, 2008 6:13 PM
 

shoedog said:

Where is Chris?
June 3, 2008 6:13 PM
 

FairwayMed said:

where is chris strahan? anybody know?
June 3, 2008 6:13 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Get moved, Jeri?

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:13 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

Marlina I can see the rotation from my new house very well
June 3, 2008 6:14 PM
 

bones2121 said:

It just upgraded to a full meso, 45K+ tops, 72VIL.
June 3, 2008 6:14 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

ok. whew Jeri.. thought u were saying it was heading directly towards me.  I'm just due east.. and a tad south of the hosp.
June 3, 2008 6:14 PM
 

JPnKC said:

pretty ominous at 87th and K-7
June 3, 2008 6:15 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

5kck martins, i saw what looked like rotation to my south looking towards shawnee area.  some lowering of the clouds it looked like.
June 3, 2008 6:15 PM
 

C in Raymore said:

wow i am shocked that they held off on the weather for so long with the cell in shawnee
June 3, 2008 6:15 PM
 

Suej said:

CHris is at 87th and K7 looking south, southwest
June 3, 2008 6:15 PM
 

FairwayMed said:

first raindrops are falling in fairway. not many but they are starting.
June 3, 2008 6:17 PM
 

C in Raymore said:

man chris cam is looking crazy
June 3, 2008 6:18 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

ok.. brett's looking directly towards my direction.. and it looks mighty eerie. and on Chris's cam.. I could swear I see something dropping
June 3, 2008 6:18 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Is that what I think it is on Chris' cam??

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:19 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Why is no one on TV mentioning the ominous clouds Chris is looking at??

***************************

Where can I see this camera you are talking about?

Jeremy

June 3, 2008 6:19 PM
 

JPnKC said:

Jeremy- check out the images on Severe Studios.com if you can- "significant" lowering
June 3, 2008 6:20 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

How come we all see the same things and no one on TV does?
June 3, 2008 6:20 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

Thanks WycoSpotter.. Glad to know I'm not the only one who saw that..  I believe I'm north of you tho.
June 3, 2008 6:21 PM
 

f00dl3 said:

Anyone else having problems with Chris's page in Firefox? I can't get it to display but Bob's works fine :-S - he's along way away though!!!
June 3, 2008 6:22 PM
 

StormWyndd said:

Bretts in the chopper, are they watching this?
June 3, 2008 6:22 PM
 

angvic00 said:

OK.  What is going on?  There are strange clouds around my house and people parked outside taking pictures of the clouds!  I'm in NW Olathe...
June 3, 2008 6:22 PM
 

Emmysmom said:

Do we know where Chris is?
June 3, 2008 6:22 PM
 

WEATHERdude said:

that is definitely some lowering!


wow! we need a warning
June 3, 2008 6:22 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Jeremy,

Here is the cam: http://www.severestudios.com/livechase
June 3, 2008 6:23 PM
 

TyndallFlowers said:

Chris Strahan ChaseCam

http://www.severestudios.com/livechase/

June 3, 2008 6:23 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

That was what you thought it was.
June 3, 2008 6:23 PM
 

simplykristi said:

That was a wall cloud!  Now it appears to have lifted.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:23 PM
 

emcat said:

Wow!! This thing is really starting to develop in into something that I don't want to see!!

http://www.severestudios.com/cgi-bin/stream.pl?username=chris.strahan&uid=120
June 3, 2008 6:24 PM
 

grumpyred said:

Just north side of ottawa looking towards lawrence, wow be safe
June 3, 2008 6:24 PM
 

outgoing101 said:

http://www.severestudios.com/livechase/

CLick on Chris's link
June 3, 2008 6:24 PM
 

JPnKC said:

I am very surprised this has not been warned- I am not calling it a funnel- but it was close...the lowering is behind the rain shaft- skytracker did not have a good view
June 3, 2008 6:25 PM
 

smmikeman said:

http://www.severestudios.com/cgi-bin/stream.pl?username=chris.strahan&uid=120

Here u go Jeremy
June 3, 2008 6:25 PM
 

bones2121 said:

I am still questoning NWS and no warning on this thing??
June 3, 2008 6:26 PM
 

jonkleinow said:

Looks like he's at K-7 and K-10, driving south
June 3, 2008 6:26 PM
 

jonkleinow said:

He just got on K-10 eastbound
June 3, 2008 6:27 PM
 

simplykristi said:

That is still lowered!  Gary showed it on TV.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:27 PM
 

Suej said:

Looks like he's eastbound  on K-10 now
June 3, 2008 6:27 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

Still no warning!
June 3, 2008 6:28 PM
 

Dwxtracker said:

Storm to the west of 79th and lackman is rotating. I can see lowering rotaing.
June 3, 2008 6:28 PM
 

C in Raymore said:

wow that was crazy to see, my husband just got home and i made him come watch it. he was like turn the station to find it. no one was showing it. good job chris for the great cam shot, glad it went back up
June 3, 2008 6:28 PM
 

simplykristi said:

He's driving east on K-10.

Kristi-
June 3, 2008 6:28 PM
 

grumpyred said:

Is there a hook on the franklin storm?
June 3, 2008 6:28 PM
 

Emmysmom said:

Any chance that us up here by 291, where the tornado hit last month, will be spared from any signficant storms???
June 3, 2008 6:28 PM
 

Roberto said:

What is wrong with the NWS. Johnson county, 2.00" hail detected by radar. GOLF BALL SIZED! The NWS should issue a svr t-srom warning soon. CAn anyone confirm a report of hail in JOCO?????
June 3, 2008 6:29 PM
 

TyndallFlowers said:

I am at 135th and I-35 and it is getting dark and I am hearing thunder...
Starting to sprinkle
June 3, 2008 6:29 PM
 

jonkleinow said:

My wife is at the Tanner's at K-7 and Shawnee Mission Pkwy. She said very heavy rain, but she didn't see any hail.
June 3, 2008 6:30 PM
 

f00dl3 said:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the cell over JoCo.
June 3, 2008 6:30 PM
 

FairwayMed said:

midland radio just buzzed with a severe thunderstorm warning for johnson co. and some others
June 3, 2008 6:31 PM
 

adroeg1 said:

Ok, quick intro here... Long time lurker, first time poster... Sitting in western Shawnee at SMPkwy & Monticello. Saw the weird looking cloud lowering when I was out at the 3&2 ball fields. We left (me and the littlest tyke). I am super freaked out at the chase came. Where is he now? Looking out my west window, I see sun-ish stuff to the NW and a nice shelf of dark blue to the SW. Had pea sized hail off and on for 15 minutes with buckets o' rain.
June 3, 2008 6:31 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

Very weird
not raining in the backyard but it is raining on the side of the house and front!!!
June 3, 2008 6:32 PM
 

simplykristi said:

That view on Chris' cam is very ominous looking.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:32 PM
 

emcat said:

Thunderstorm warning just issued for North Johnson and West Jackson.
June 3, 2008 6:32 PM
 

marlina10 said:

If I was seeing was Chris is seeing out my window, I would be taking cover!
June 3, 2008 6:33 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

Dropping!
June 3, 2008 6:34 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

Wyandotte County is also in that severe thunderstorm warning.  looking clearer to west.. but hearing mighty rumbles to the south.
June 3, 2008 6:34 PM
 

FairwayMed said:

lots of lightning in fairway, just had a strike hit what seemed like across the street from me. my dog is now freaking out
June 3, 2008 6:35 PM
 

ShawneeMike said:

Man---its crazy to watch this chase knowing its LOCAL

June 3, 2008 6:35 PM
 

Roberto said:

Where is Chris?
June 3, 2008 6:36 PM
 

Kelly said:

Hearing rumbles in Raytown.

Kelly
June 3, 2008 6:36 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

Well that annoys me that for ten minutes I watched this things, put everyone in the crawl space, come out , everyone still sees it and not one flippin' warning or mention
June 3, 2008 6:36 PM
 

KSCityKitty said:

No power in Lenexa - running on battery and air card.  Where are the storm chasers now?  I can see the video feed, but have no sound.
June 3, 2008 6:37 PM
 

FairwayMed said:

why are all of the people on chris's cam not worried about getting struck by lightning?
June 3, 2008 6:38 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Looks like Chris is at K10 and Ridgeview.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:38 PM
 

FairwayMed said:

strong downpour in fairway now. still no hail yet. lots of lightning close
June 3, 2008 6:38 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

Go figure.... It's on a cam right now, but nothing!
June 3, 2008 6:38 PM
 

StormWyndd said:

Sprinkles by the stadium (had to run out and roll up the windows on the car).  Faint rumble, and not a breath of wind out there, very still.
June 3, 2008 6:39 PM
 

shogoc said:

Wow, looked like a wall cloud with some mild rotation just north of Olathe.  Couple of news helicopters are overhead, but couldn't find anything on the TV.
June 3, 2008 6:39 PM
 

adogg said:

Looks like us in drexel will have a very boring night!
June 3, 2008 6:39 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Anyone know where Chris is now? I'm trying to figure out his location in relation to Lenexa.
June 3, 2008 6:40 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

The thing keeps going up down up down up down.
June 3, 2008 6:40 PM
 

Roberto said:

someone should tell the NWS! this is crazy!!!
June 3, 2008 6:40 PM
 

twister11 said:

This storm is for all those Kansas Citians that say they live in a bubble!
June 3, 2008 6:41 PM
 

angvic00 said:

I live by K-10 & K-7 and the police have just evacuated the Activity Center but no tornado alarms have gone off...and the clouds are so low and are swirling out here...people are stopping and taking pictures...we are too since my DH is in NJ today...
June 3, 2008 6:41 PM
 

simplykristi said:

That cell is headed this way.  Lots of lightning and thunder.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:42 PM
 

angvic00 said:

What does Chris drive...I think he was in front of my house...
June 3, 2008 6:43 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Had to step out... Glad to see that the NWS is still with us!!!!!!!!!

When did the warning come up?
June 3, 2008 6:43 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Chris' cam is down for me. :(

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:43 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

sky tracker and chris's cam.. seem to be looking at the same formation.. and i'm guessing they're near each other..

right??
June 3, 2008 6:43 PM
 

Darkwolfe said:

Just got our lights blasted here in Mission.  Building is on backup power.
June 3, 2008 6:43 PM
 

twister11 said:

what is the NWS problem!
June 3, 2008 6:44 PM
 

f00dl3 said:

FYI Pretty good cluster of storms developing over western Kansas and another over southwestern Kansas right now both moving in our direction --- if these hold together they may impact us in the morning as an MCS.
June 3, 2008 6:44 PM
 

simplykristi said:

If I lose my power, I will be back as soon as I can.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:45 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Holy crap, those clouds are by me! I'm scared...
June 3, 2008 6:45 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Looks like almost 50K on the tops, 2+ hail, 79VIL...

Tons of lowering!!
June 3, 2008 6:45 PM
 

StormWyndd said:

He's driving right now.... hail trashes my garden I'm going to be so mad!
June 3, 2008 6:46 PM
 

Lizbaugh said:

Thundering in Lee's Summit.....
June 3, 2008 6:46 PM
 

simplykristi said:

We have seen lots of rotation in this storm.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:46 PM
 

Dwxtracker said:

I saw definite rotation in a wall cloud just to the west of 79th and Lackman in Lenexa. I don't understand why there wasn't  a warning.
June 3, 2008 6:46 PM
 

twister11 said:

that so looks like a funnel
June 3, 2008 6:46 PM
 

StormWyndd said:

man, I pray the power stays on.  I don't have a backup
June 3, 2008 6:46 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Marlina,
Where are you located?  

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:47 PM
 

Kelly said:

I have his cam! Driving now. Rain in Raytown now.

Kelly
June 3, 2008 6:47 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

The NWS is really dropping the ball here.
June 3, 2008 6:47 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Looks like it's trying to strengthen as it moves east??
June 3, 2008 6:48 PM
 

f00dl3 said:

I think they are waiting for a tornado to be on the ground before they issue a tornado warning on that cell.

And going by radar SRV imagery, there's really no green showing up.
June 3, 2008 6:49 PM
 

NE LS said:

The thunder in Lee's Summit is just about constant.
June 3, 2008 6:49 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

Everyone stay safe.. that lowering cloud has me VERY nervous.  I cant' tell anything tonight..
June 3, 2008 6:49 PM
 

FairwayMed said:

hail started in fairway. only saw a couple peices. bigger than pea size
June 3, 2008 6:50 PM
 

marlina10 said:

I'm at 87th and Pflumm
June 3, 2008 6:50 PM
 

FairwayMed said:

lost power for a minute so had to restart computer, have my weather radio right next to me. thank goodness for batteries
June 3, 2008 6:50 PM
 

Jenn6428 said:

Hi, I have not posted anything in a really long time but I read this blog all of the time.  I was wondering if the storms are moving more east now rather than northeast.  It looks like it might just clip the northern part.  Does anyone else see that?
June 3, 2008 6:50 PM
 

simplykristi said:

This is scaring me, guys.  And it takes a lot to get me scared.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:50 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

And lowering Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:51 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

Still hearing thunder, and lightning flashes to the south east.. BUT at the same time being blinded by the sun to the West.
June 3, 2008 6:51 PM
 

angvic00 said:

Chris must have been in my subdivision because his live feed is not too far from me...
June 3, 2008 6:51 PM
 

kellyc said:

walnut-sized hail in Roeland Park now!
June 3, 2008 6:51 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Kristi,

I agree. I have my dog in the bathroom, along with pillows and my purse. Ready in case I need to dive in there.
June 3, 2008 6:52 PM
 

bones2121 said:

My opinion, there should a Tor.warning now... But thats just me...
June 3, 2008 6:52 PM
 

adogg said:

I guess I will have to watch tv and the internet so even see any rain, oh well. Dissapointed but what can you do. :(
June 3, 2008 6:53 PM
 

f00dl3 said:

Correction - radar is now showing a weak couplet near Johnson & Nieman area
June 3, 2008 6:53 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Chris is on 435 East.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:53 PM
 

grumpyred said:

Be safe everyone!!!
June 3, 2008 6:53 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

OH Kristi.. Don't break on me now... you get scared and I'm terrified lmao.. naww I'm fine..  I don't understand with the storms as wild as they are.. we have sunshine
June 3, 2008 6:53 PM
 

StormWyndd said:

oh man, this is totally creeping me out.  I just trashed my living room and buried one of the dogs behind the sofa and all the cushions.  
June 3, 2008 6:53 PM
 

Turd Fergenson said:

Tornado warning. By Caldwell couty
June 3, 2008 6:53 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Yeah this thing is due west of me.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:53 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Are you in the path Kristi?
June 3, 2008 6:54 PM
 

Lizbaugh said:

Finally a tornado warning!!!
June 3, 2008 6:54 PM
 

simplykristi said:

I agree  This should have a Tornado Warning on it.  How many rotations have we seen??

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:54 PM
 

emcat said:

Gary just broke in -- Warning up north somewhere and lots of lowering.
June 3, 2008 6:54 PM
 

Lorie in SW MO said:

Stay safe, everyone.
June 3, 2008 6:55 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Judging by that thing.... probably 15 miles due west.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:55 PM
 

bones2121 said:

At 50+ tops, 90VIL

I would say treat this like a Tor Warning if your in its path...
June 3, 2008 6:55 PM
 

PatsSoxCelts said:

nothing in parkville
June 3, 2008 6:55 PM
 

C in Raymore said:

lots of thunder skies are black but dont see any cells close to us. gary interrupted tv, everyone be very safe tonight
June 3, 2008 6:56 PM
 

adroeg1 said:

Skies lightening up in western Shawnee now, but still pouring like crazy. A little bit of pea sized hail with some dimes mixed in for about 2 minutes. Rain hasn't let up. (Sorry my introduction was a freak out!)  :)   -Amy     *stay safe!*
June 3, 2008 6:56 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

FINALLY!
June 3, 2008 6:56 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Kristi,

Where are you located?
June 3, 2008 6:57 PM
 

bones2121 said:

There should be a warning real soon for the cell hitting the metro. Not yet though!!!
June 3, 2008 6:58 PM
 

simplykristi said:

I am in the south part of Raytown.  If that thing is headed this way.  It is starting to get dark to my west.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:58 PM
 

f00dl3 said:

New area of circulation developing far southeast tip Douglas county KS.
June 3, 2008 6:58 PM
 

Lorie in SW MO said:

Just called my folks and there in a car on the way to Brookside in KC, MO.
June 3, 2008 6:59 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Man that looks ominous on Chris' cam.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 6:59 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

Loud loud boomers in North Kansas City!
June 3, 2008 7:00 PM
 

nikieis said:

why is there not a tornado warning for over in ks?

lots of thunder and rain and looks to be real sunny out
June 3, 2008 7:01 PM
 

Darkwolfe said:

Hail just starting on Johnson Dr near Roe.  I must be a little bit east of kellyc.
June 3, 2008 7:01 PM
 

Zazel said:

I don't know what you guys are all excited about.  It's just another partly sunny, warm, late spring day here in Liberty.  _Inserts tongue in cheek_
June 3, 2008 7:02 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Yes, Kristi.

If your in Raytown... Its going to get nasty... Treat this like a Tornado warning even though its not.
June 3, 2008 7:02 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Chris is in the Triangle now.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:02 PM
 

f00dl3 said:

Wall cloud reported in Overland Park near College & Metcalf.
June 3, 2008 7:02 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Chris is heading south on 71 highway.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:03 PM
 

f00dl3 said:

http://www.spotternetwork.org/google.php
June 3, 2008 7:03 PM
 

kcweather said:

Hi Marlina, well I missed it by one county. :)  - Jerry
June 3, 2008 7:03 PM
 

jacob said:

We must watch the storm in KC for possible tornado warning.

Thunderstorm moving into Lee's Summit.  Right now, light rain and some very loud thunder.
June 3, 2008 7:05 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Ya, and I hope it stays that way in LIberty!! My 2 year old is at my house with the 18 year old baby setter!! Getting a little worried about that.
June 3, 2008 7:06 PM
 

marlina10 said:

You were close Jerry!
June 3, 2008 7:06 PM
 

C in Raymore said:

these seems to be moving very slow

thanks kristi i was just going to ask, wonder where he is headed?
June 3, 2008 7:06 PM
 

iBlog said:

sporadic hail downtown, loud thunder and how cool is that live video of the wall cloud, hope all remain safe, but that is amazing to watch
June 3, 2008 7:07 PM
 

bones2121 said:

I just got a radar indicated TVS on this thing??
June 3, 2008 7:09 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

Re-issue of Severe Thunderstorm warning for wyandotte/johnson counties.. same as previous watch.. and new meso out.

loving interwarn tonight..
June 3, 2008 7:09 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Its gone now.
June 3, 2008 7:11 PM
 

emcat said:

bones2121 thanks for the heads up I have family in Raytown and just put them on alert!
June 3, 2008 7:11 PM
 

Jenn6428 said:

Are these storms going to hit the Northland?
June 3, 2008 7:12 PM
 

juba said:

NEW BLOG NEW BLOG NEW BLOG!
June 3, 2008 7:13 PM
 

Emmysmom said:

It seems so wierd to be watching all this stuff on TV and online, and then look outside my window and see sun and clear skies.  I live up north off of 291 near the May tornado scene, and it looks nice outside.  Up north you can see the clouds for the storms that caused the tornado warning to be issued and they are very puffy.  We are hearing very faint thunder and had some rain drops, but as of right now nothing.

Anyone know if this is going to stay south of us?

Watching this stuff on TV, I'm really surprised that there are no tornado warnings issue -- especially considering what happened up here in May.

Be safe everyone.  I thought the winter weather scared me to death...
June 3, 2008 7:13 PM
 

simplykristi said:

The blog was updated not a new blog.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:14 PM
 

bones2121 said:

No problem! I am still baffelled there is no Tor warning on this thing yet.... Just heard Jeremy say NWS was waiting!!!
June 3, 2008 7:14 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Not a new blog, just an update to the existing one.
June 3, 2008 7:14 PM
 

BrianJayhawk said:

Im not seeing the new blog....
June 3, 2008 7:15 PM
 

JPnKC said:

No new blog!!???

****************

Keep the updates coming!  We are swamped...but reading the blog comments!

Jeremy

June 3, 2008 7:15 PM
 

iBlog said:

Serious hail downtown, probably about the size of a fully popped piece of popcorn
June 3, 2008 7:16 PM
 

bones2121 said:

This batch looks to stay just a hair south of us Northies
June 3, 2008 7:16 PM
 

StormWatcher08 said:

I live in the far northwest corner of the state, near the iowa border and we never seem to hear about our small area on the news. We only get the KC stations out here and if it does not talk about us then we cant find out how severe it may become. We would like to know why they always leave Nodaway County out of the forecast. Thanks for listeing and hopefully fixing this oversight.
June 3, 2008 7:16 PM
 

shoedog said:

Wierd, at 133 and Roes, wind now finally kicking in with some rain, but not hard.  Radar and helicopter made it look like we should be getting pounded, but just some heavy sprinkles
June 3, 2008 7:17 PM
 

BrianJayhawk said:

Come-on storms... start moving north.  There is a T-STORM warning between Lawrence and Ottawa.  Its sunny here in Lawrence! (6th and Iowa)
June 3, 2008 7:17 PM
 

Lillyanya said:

Thank goodness!
June 3, 2008 7:18 PM
 

jonkleinow said:

1/2" hail just now in the Crossroads, south of downtown KC. I drove the wrong car to work today
June 3, 2008 7:18 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Heavy rain  here in south Raytown.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:18 PM
 

Darkwolfe said:

Rain stopping in Mission.  Hail was no bigger than pea size with a few dimes thrown in.  But, more to come from the look of things.  

Looks like Chris Strahan is cutting around to the SW edge of the storm line. He left 71 a couple of minutes ago and turned west.
June 3, 2008 7:18 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

It really does not look like a Tornado Warning needs to be issued on that cell entering Jackson County. Little bit of rotation, but like Gary said it is now becoming linear so that will start to diminish the tornado threat.
June 3, 2008 7:19 PM
 

KellyHightower said:

hail just quit at Crown Center.   It was about walnut size.  
June 3, 2008 7:19 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Heavy rain  here in south Raytown.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:19 PM
 

BrianJayhawk said:

StormWatcher08 - I lived in Maryville for about 9 years.  Try KQ2 out of St. Joe.  Defiantly more of the NW Missouri news channel.

-Brian
June 3, 2008 7:19 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Dark to my west.  Big bolt of lightning.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:20 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

I snapped a few pictures just as Brett was flying over olathe seeing that lowering, or so I think i remember hearing.. anyhow  IF I got anything other than just tops of trees, I'll post em to flickr as soon as I get a chance.

I love the trees, but doggone it when they're in the way of seeing the bottom of the cloud formations.
June 3, 2008 7:20 PM
 

bones2121 said:

We just lost are sat feeds here at Harrahs casino!...lol
June 3, 2008 7:20 PM
 

Emmysmom said:

The sun is starting to disapear all the sudden here near Liberty.  Looks like we aren't going to avoid the whole storm.
June 3, 2008 7:20 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Pouring rain in Lenexa now.
June 3, 2008 7:22 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Looks like LIberty is going to get the very north edge of the cell
June 3, 2008 7:22 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

Preliminary Watch Box

60 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF LINE..
25S P28/MEDICINE LODGE KS/ - 25NNE CNU/CHANUTE KS/
..AVIATION COORDS.. 50NM N/S /47NW END - 42WSW BUM/
HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..3 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
MAX TOPS TO 550. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 27025
June 3, 2008 7:23 PM
 

Turd Fergenson said:

Is the cell South of Lawerence rotating.
June 3, 2008 7:23 PM
 

StormWyndd said:

too close, dang, it's near ruskin!
June 3, 2008 7:23 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Hey! Were is the Chris cam? anyone know?
June 3, 2008 7:24 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Very dark here.  I would walk outside but want to avoid the lightning.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:24 PM
 

lv2teach said:

Wow! Here in Lee's Summit it is raining hard, very small hail mixed in and the dark lowering is pretty ominous.
June 3, 2008 7:26 PM
 

kvluvalcsens said:

The sun look like its trying to come back out here in SE Lees Summit
June 3, 2008 7:26 PM
 

WycoSpotter said:

THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
TORNADO WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF

      SOUTHERN AND EASTERN KANSAS
      EXTREME NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA

EFFECTIVE THIS TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING FROM 725 PM
UNTIL 100 AM CDT.
June 3, 2008 7:26 PM
 

Emmysmom said:

I hope you're right, Bones.  The clouds have pretty much taken over our sky here.  I was hoping the sun would stay :/
June 3, 2008 7:26 PM
 

kvluvalcsens said:

Where at in Lees Summit?
June 3, 2008 7:26 PM
 

simplykristi said:

We have heavy rain and wind here in south Raytown.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:27 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Looks like the core is passing right between us Kristi...
June 3, 2008 7:27 PM
 

adogg said:

Hey, I might do some night golfing since we wont even get a mist in drexel. I was so hoping we would get something out of this!
June 3, 2008 7:27 PM
 

simplykristi said:

What's near Ruskin??

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:28 PM
 

f00dl3 said:

Real strong winds up north of the river - been gusting probably between 35 and 45 MPH for the last 15 minutes here near 152 & N Oak
June 3, 2008 7:28 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Is there a warning that I don't know about?  Our next-door neighbors without a basement are coming over.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:29 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Oh... Thats intersting... The cell split in half!?!
June 3, 2008 7:29 PM
 

Kelly said:

Just got back in. SPOOKY!!

Kelly
June 3, 2008 7:30 PM
 

opeterson said:

nothing at 64th and I29, looks like it will stay south of Platte County
June 3, 2008 7:30 PM
 

Turd Fergenson said:

Still waiting on confirmation. Looks like the southern edge  is rotating on the storm south of Olathe. Also the southwest side of the one in Douglas County looks to be starting to rotate. Anyone agree.
June 3, 2008 7:31 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Very heavy rain here....

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:32 PM
 

StormWyndd said:

Hi Kristi, I was just thinking a few minutes ago when the storm was over longview lake, just how close that is to ruskin.  Sorry, didn't mean to spook you.  Where did Gary go?  I've got commercials on tv now.
June 3, 2008 7:32 PM
 

tirzah2 said:

Torential rain here in Raytown with pea size hail falling.
June 3, 2008 7:32 PM
 

DuManchu said:

Brief downpour here in Olathe near 127th and Northgate
June 3, 2008 7:34 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Where are you at, Bones?

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:34 PM
 

jacob said:

NEW TORNADO WATCH
June 3, 2008 7:35 PM
 

emcat said:

We lost our cable feed. Depending on the blog and weather radio to keep me informed. I'm in Greenwood MO.  
June 3, 2008 7:35 PM
 

Darkwolfe said:

Spotternetwork shows Chris westbound towards Louisburg, KS.  I suspect he's going to keep heading that way.
June 3, 2008 7:36 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Looks like the next one is one its way!
June 3, 2008 7:36 PM
 

Lorie in SW MO said:

My mom and dad are in a car at 50 something and Wyndott. Said some guy was out running in this. Crazy!
June 3, 2008 7:36 PM
 

mmancubfan said:

Live in Olathe....

We already have an inch on the ground at 159 and Ridgeview area E of I-35...

This training (two storms west of Gardner on their way) of storms are going to cause some major flooding in Olathe I think.

June 3, 2008 7:38 PM
 

emcat said:

Goiing off line = Sirens Sounding!!!
June 3, 2008 7:38 PM
 

emcat said:

Goiing off line = Sirens Sounding!!!
June 3, 2008 7:38 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Harrahs Casino,

That cell they are talking about at Longview has a very decent hook echo. ANyone agree?
June 3, 2008 7:38 PM
 

irishrover said:

tornado siren going off in LS
June 3, 2008 7:38 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Some very loud thunder in Lenexa. The lightning strikes are very sharp.
June 3, 2008 7:38 PM
 

juba said:

pea to grape sized hail nrer the Jo Co Airport for a minute, very little though
June 3, 2008 7:39 PM
 

simplykristi said:

The sky is dark to my south!

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:39 PM
 

MelissaLG said:

Tornado sirens going off in SE Lees Summit.
June 3, 2008 7:39 PM
 

jacob said:

TORNADO WARNING FOR JACKSON COUNTY!
June 3, 2008 7:39 PM
 

shogoc said:

I'm at 119th & Woodland and there's another wall cloud headed this direction that definitely has rotation.  The clouds closer to me are going NE and on the other side, SW.
June 3, 2008 7:39 PM
 

simplykristi said:

I heard a tornado siren off in the distance.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:40 PM
 

Wthrlvr said:

Dangdest darkest clouds to the west of me, the lowered clouds are moving south and the upper clouds are moving north. SPOOKY!!! I'm in west Olathe at about 121st and Woodland Rd.  Keep getting t-storm warnings around, but not tornado,so guess we're still OK???
June 3, 2008 7:40 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Yup!! Thats the hook echo I am looking at!!

Were is the warning NWS?
June 3, 2008 7:40 PM
 

simplykristi said:

I do NOT see any Tornado Warning for this area on the NWS website.  Where are people getting their info?

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:41 PM
 

getmbuck said:

Great....I am here in OK City on business suffering through 98 degree heat, 25 MPH sustained south winds with 40MPH gusts while you guys get some excitement back home...and here I thought OK was where the storm action is...not a good week to be here... unless you own stock in a wind turbine company!!
June 3, 2008 7:41 PM
 

DuManchu said:

I watched the beginning of the Supercell Skytracker has been watching, and it's the same story over and over.  Significant lowering, breaks up, comes back, breaks up.

When I was on the cell early, there was little to no rotation at the time I first got on it, but now it looks like it's ready to drop a Tornado at any time.  There's definitely LOTS more activity in the wall cloud than when I first observed it.
June 3, 2008 7:41 PM
 

jstonemo said:

Sirens are going in S. Lees Summit/Greenwood. Not sure why. I don't see anything outside or on radar for a tornado. No tornado warning on the weather radio either.
June 3, 2008 7:41 PM
 

BrianJayhawk said:

Im not seeing the Tornado warning anywhere...
June 3, 2008 7:41 PM
 

JPnKC said:

435 and 87th in Lenexa- MAJOR ACCIDENT-- vehicle is hanging over the overpass over 87th- 435 N is Stopped
June 3, 2008 7:41 PM
 

mmancubfan said:

Just south and east of Olathe Med Center (east of I-35 and east of Great Mall) you can look up right now and see a definite rotation with scud...however, I don't think it will amount to anything but more rain.

Pretty impressive!!!
June 3, 2008 7:42 PM
 

jstonemo said:

Correction, I see the hook on radar in Lee's Summit
June 3, 2008 7:43 PM
 

juba said:

Dear Turd Fergenson,

 I belive you but I can't watch Gary cuz my family is watching a movie, won't go to weather until sirens go off or destructive forces are at work. Sorry, the rain i=has stoped here, I'll go look outside and see. . . . . .  Ohh yeah totally, I think a stove pip tornado funnel is falling off of it, heading right toward my block! Eeeek! Byan!
June 3, 2008 7:44 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

Hail and wind in Shawnee, and my car is out cuz my garage is full of boxes
June 3, 2008 7:45 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

SOme chaser I am...I have been sick to my stomach since I saw that rotation earlier.
June 3, 2008 7:45 PM
 

simplykristi said:

My oldest brother lives near Longivew Lake off of Chiipman Rd and View High.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:46 PM
 

lv2teach said:

Weird, here in the SW corner of LS the sirens did go off for 5 min. but then quit, and no official warning!?!
June 3, 2008 7:46 PM
 

JPnKC said:

Jeremy- check the olathe storm- large wall cloud-- low to the ground--reported by a family member--
June 3, 2008 7:46 PM
 

bones2121 said:

Jesus!!!!! Its like ameggedon!!! Now there is a huge fire...LOL!!!!
June 3, 2008 7:47 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

LOL Jeri.. its just the after move jitters.

June 3, 2008 7:48 PM
 

C in Raymore said:

kristi i live about a mile from view high and 3rd street. it seems like it is moving past so hopefully he will be okay
June 3, 2008 7:48 PM
 

chellianne said:

I really want to thank the team for the live closed-captioning of this very dangerous situation. This really matters to people who are hard-of-hearing and deaf, especially people who can't hear the sirens. Thanks for making the weather accessible to everyone!
June 3, 2008 7:48 PM
 

DuManchu said:

Seeing some pretty impressive rotation in Olathe here... wow... right out my window.
June 3, 2008 7:49 PM
 

adogg said:

Why would chris be headed down here there is nothing even close to coming this way!
June 3, 2008 7:50 PM
 

grumpyred said:

Some rotation on ottawa cell, law enforcement watching
June 3, 2008 7:51 PM
 

simplykristi said:

U hope so too, C.  I think that they called a little bit ago to say that there sirens were going off out there.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:51 PM
 

angvic00 said:

Olathe bloggers...is the rotation you are seeing making you nervous...it's been bothering me...
June 3, 2008 7:51 PM
 

LisaC said:

We saw the lowering here in Olathe also.  Since my DH is out of town on busines, I took the kids to the basement.  Hopefully this will pass through soon as they need to be heading to bed soon (they are toddlers).

June 3, 2008 7:51 PM
 

simplykristi said:

C,
My fingers don't want to work...  I instead of U.
June 3, 2008 7:51 PM
 

limac71 said:

Gary the Tornado sirens went off for a little bit here in Lee's Summit.

Also the rotation just went over use, and a appear to be Funnel (2 to three that looked like one) just went South.

Hoped the update Helped!
June 3, 2008 7:52 PM
 

irishrover said:

Kristie,
  I live right off of 3rd and pryor and all we are seeing is occasional heavy rain..no wind.  but the sky was fascinating.  Your brother should be fine...
June 3, 2008 7:53 PM
 

C in Raymore said:

yah i think it was a mistake Kristi, they went off for a few minutes than stopped, it was werid
June 3, 2008 7:53 PM
 

Lizbaugh said:

I am in Lee's Summit at 150 Hwy and Pryor Road....Sirens were going off about 15 min ago....real scary clouds off my back deck to the west....phew! Now, raining huge drops, lots of lightning and thunder...no hail though...
June 3, 2008 7:54 PM
 

bones2121 said:

UPdate! anouther large cell just about like the last one, in Johson county now moving NE at 15 MPH. 2" hail and very slight rotation.

Looks to be in Merriam by 8:10 or so...
June 3, 2008 7:55 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Marlbe-sized hail in Lenexa with very loud lightning that is shaking my apartment.
June 3, 2008 7:56 PM
 

TyndallFlowers said:

ok what is going on in olathe???????????????????  these clouds are doing something!!!!!
June 3, 2008 7:56 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

Thanks Stacy, for trying to make me feel better. The move didn't help but the baro press is making me nauseated and honest, seeing rotaion coming at me (and not with Sean next to me) scared the livng hell out of me!
June 3, 2008 7:57 PM
 

simplykristi said:

If I know my brother, he was down in his basement watching TV. :)

Kristi
June 3, 2008 7:58 PM
 

bones2121 said:

There is anouther one coming Liz, will be there about 8:30
June 3, 2008 7:58 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

Just shot some video of what I think is some rotation west of KCK.. I'll get it upped to flickr asap.

Please let me know what I'm seeing.. or if I've totally lost my mind.
June 3, 2008 7:59 PM
 

Turd Fergenson said:

Was out on Bridge by the Great mall and watched the rotation.

Very surprised that not tornado warning.

Sky turning a little green at my location.

I am going back out there as another cell to the SW moves NE. Seeing If a Tornado will get issued.

the NWS is doing a bad job getting warnings out
June 3, 2008 8:00 PM
 

Roberto said:

Very large hail in northern Franklin county by the looks  of radar... I have a friend who has realatives in Lees Summit... Any info on that would be great! I hope that noone has to deal with very much damage today/tonight.!
June 3, 2008 8:01 PM
 

Emmysmom said:

Here off of 291 and Stark, we had some sprinkles and a cool wind, and a beautiful scene around us with the clouds and a rainbow.  I took some pictures of the clouds, but not sure anyone would be interested since they aren't dark and scary, but there are some cools shots.
June 3, 2008 8:02 PM
 

juba said:

Somebody MUST turn on the sirens, there are three wall clouds (I think) surrounding my house, one has some rotation and I see blue skies? Another at the back ahs 1, 2, or even three funnels developing heading of rme. I live  Right Next to Jhonson County Executive Airport And The last one a menyioned HAS VERY STRONG rotaton w/ it!
June 3, 2008 8:02 PM
 

sherman said:

Massive thunder here in desoto. Lightning striking and crashing together without delay. Might go def. bolts are thick!
June 3, 2008 8:03 PM
 

JPnKC said:

Light Marble size Hail Torrential Rain- 87th and Lackman
June 3, 2008 8:03 PM
 

C in Raymore said:

how long do we see the storms going on? i know that the rest shouldnt be too bad but i read something about rain till 1am?
June 3, 2008 8:03 PM
 

Beth said:

I am really dissappointed with the coverage on Weather Plus Live.  I was able to take the laptop to the bathtub during a previous warning.  However, now, I am sitting without satellite.. so no tv.  My trees are blowing so hard, I think they might snap... and there is no coverage other than hearing Gary talk about clouds growing this afternoon and dog walks..... I wish I had coverage.... and I love Gary too... :(
June 3, 2008 8:03 PM
 

StormWyndd said:

dang, look at that fire on tv!  there goes the gas prices folks  :(
June 3, 2008 8:03 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

I can imagine Jeri.. and your very welcome.
Check the video I just shot and let me know what u think..


Stacy
June 3, 2008 8:04 PM
 

simplykristi said:

The green is from the hail.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 8:04 PM
 

mmancubfan said:

Here comes ALOT more rain for Olathe.....
June 3, 2008 8:04 PM
 

TyndallFlowers said:

im worried that if this cell in olathe drops a funnel- the sirens/warning isnt going to be out long enough to warn people... i am watching out my back door- it is pea green, some what calm.... very eeerie
June 3, 2008 8:05 PM
 

bones2121 said:

A horrible job with the warnings!!

This is going to be a long night.......................
June 3, 2008 8:05 PM
 

jstonemo said:

Looks like flash flooding will be the biggest problem. These storms are training over the same areas. Still no rain in Greenwood. We did have a police officer going down the street with his siren and lights on right after the storm sirens starting going. I was standing at the end of my driveway watching him roll on by.
June 3, 2008 8:05 PM
 

MelissaLG said:

No more tornado sirens in LS, but on the SE side (off of Todd George & 50 Hwy), heavy rain, heavy wind, and lots of thunder & lightning.
June 3, 2008 8:06 PM
 

Lorie in SW MO said:

Man, I'm worried about my folks. They're driving home to OP from Brookside area. (50th and Wyndott)
June 3, 2008 8:06 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Stacy,
I want to see your video. :)

Kristi
June 3, 2008 8:06 PM
 

Beth said:

Okay... now my weather plus live is freezing and the national weather service radar is showing all severe thunderstorm warnings with nothing else on the map... every county is a supposed severe thunderstorm warning....
June 3, 2008 8:06 PM
 

Lorie in SW MO said:

Oh thank goodness. My mom called and they made it home. She said tons of rain. Couldn't see very far in front because rain was so heavy. Went thru 2 batches of hail.
June 3, 2008 8:07 PM
 

Turd Fergenson said:

Massive Hook Echo Entering Johnson County. The South Tip of johnson county and Northwest corner of Miami County.

Holy Crap
June 3, 2008 8:08 PM
 

Teamster83 said:

i think kci is gonna miss this one lil thunder but no rain at all
June 3, 2008 8:08 PM
 

mmancubfan said:

Juba and the rest of you here in Olathe....

Has a tornado touched down on ANY of these training storms in JOCO?

NO!!!

Have we seen rotation in all of the storms moving through JOCO?

YES!!!

The training effect of the storms really eliminate a true tornado threat on a line of training T-Storms.

You see Tornadoes in isolated cells ahead of a training event...

Not in a training group of storms.

Relax and enjoy watching the rotation without the risk.  NWS has done a DAMN GOOD JOB not creating fear when fear need not be created.
June 3, 2008 8:08 PM
 

shoedog said:

We have been getting very heavy rain in Leawood last half hour, definitely .5 probably getting close to inch of rain.  Wind, no hail
June 3, 2008 8:08 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Looks like a glitch with NWS. :(

Kristi
June 3, 2008 8:09 PM
 

mdg2fast4u said:

I think NWS is having a problem. the whole US is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning
June 3, 2008 8:09 PM
 

Beth said:

Can someone please tell me what the current status on warnings are and what is being reported on nbc?  I am without anything now.
June 3, 2008 8:09 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Great, I'm sure this fire will be a good excuse for gas prices to go up in Kansas City. =(
June 3, 2008 8:09 PM
 

mdg2fast4u said:

I should say almost the whole US is. Go to http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
June 3, 2008 8:10 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

Kristi.. its takin its time uploading.. it'll be at www.flickr.com/photos/momminatorkck  asap..
June 3, 2008 8:11 PM
 

Turd Fergenson said:

Look Out Gardner, Olathe.
June 3, 2008 8:11 PM
 

Kelly said:

Kristi, you think it looks green in Raytown?? I am soaked, clogged downspout!

Kelly
June 3, 2008 8:11 PM
 

JediRatchet said:

Grain Valley,

Heavy Rain, Strong wind gusts, some lightning.

I lost cable (comcast), but still have the internet.  Did that cell ever produce a tornado.
June 3, 2008 8:11 PM
 

Beth said:

Can someone who actually has tv right now during the storms tell me what fire we are talking about here?
June 3, 2008 8:12 PM
 

farmgirl said:

Is anyone else having problems with weather underground radar working?
June 3, 2008 8:12 PM
 

northleeland said:

I am not home in KC this week so missing the storm (In New Orleans)  Where is the fire everyone is talking about?
June 3, 2008 8:13 PM
 

Maria said:

On NOAA, click on base reflectivity and you can see the radar with warnings highlighted (which isn't the whole US).
June 3, 2008 8:13 PM
 

marlina10 said:

LMAO at the NWS severe thunderstorm map. Someone must've fallen asleep at the switchboard and hit the wrong button! =)
June 3, 2008 8:13 PM
 

jacob said:

there are no severe thunderstorm warnings right now for the storms on the kansas side.  we will see if that changes as they move into our area.
June 3, 2008 8:14 PM
 

mmancubfan said:

Relax Turd...

No worries...just need to look for flooding later tonight with this rain training event...

There is not enough energy separate to the event to create an isolated tornado...
June 3, 2008 8:14 PM
 

beckysma said:

Beth, There is a large petroleum tank on fire in Fairfax
June 3, 2008 8:14 PM
 

simplykristi said:

No, Kelly....  Some people were asking about the green color to the sky near Olathe.  It is pouring at my house right now.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 8:15 PM
 

lv2teach said:

There is a fire at the Magellan Patroleum Plant right near the Fairfax Plant in KCK.
June 3, 2008 8:15 PM
 

kurt said:

hmm, not a drop of rain here just south of St. Joseph.  How come all those clouds won't form here?  The donut hole effect remains.  Off to water the potted plants outside, can't wait another night...
June 3, 2008 8:15 PM
 

MelissaLG said:

northleeland-  Big fire in the State Street Bldg in downtown KC.  The smoke billowing out looks like a tornado.
June 3, 2008 8:16 PM
 

C in Raymore said:

wow i was just watching outside my back door and the wind was so eerie and cool.  i got a pic of what looked like lowering but it went away it was crazy too see. we have got zero rain just tons of lighting, dark skies and thunder.
June 3, 2008 8:16 PM
 

Kelly said:

I have just the computer, weather radio, no Dish... Just had some hail but it was small.

Kelly

June 3, 2008 8:16 PM
 

JediRatchet said:

I still think there is another risk for severe storms on Thursday???
June 3, 2008 8:16 PM
 

MelissaLG said:

Oops, I thought I heard State St. bldg.  That's what happens when the hubby watches *another* station!
June 3, 2008 8:17 PM
 

wthrworrywart said:

hey everyone,
i am so sick of all the storms already, good grief the rain needs to shut off. I hope no tornadoes touch down for anyone!
the fire is on a petroleum tank that lightning hit about 45 mintues or so ago. THey are letting it burn cause no water pressure, heard something about them trying to hit it with foam though.
My prayers are going non-stop in the hopes that nonthing major happens today/tonight for anyone with all these storms and watches!
June 3, 2008 8:18 PM
 

LibertyB said:

Really dark to our south, l think I can see some of the smooke from the fire. Looks like Liberty will be completely missed by these storms.
June 3, 2008 8:18 PM
 

MelissaLG said:

New Blog.
June 3, 2008 8:18 PM
 

caliguy said:

Hey All...this is the latest from the SPC...looks like it could be a long night...sorry if this was already posted

FARTHER SW...WRN KS IMPULSE IS EXPECTED TO SUPPORT ONGOING CLUSTER
  OF TSTMS...NOW MOVING INTO SOUTH CENTRAL KS/NWRN OK...WITH
  ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY LIKELY ALONG A PAIR OF SURFACE BOUNDARIES
  EXTENDING SWWD FROM NERN KS THROUGH CENTRAL/ERN KS INTO FAR NRN OK.
  A VERY UNSTABLE AIR MASS OVER CENTRAL/ERN KS /MLCAPE EXCEEDING 2500
  J/KG/...WITH VERY LITTLE CAP SUGGESTS NEW DEVELOPMENT WILL OCCUR
  SWWD FROM ERN KS AND ONGOING STORMS IN SWRN KS/NWRN OK WILL BE
  MAINTAINED AS THEY TRACK ENEWD THIS EVENING.  VERY LARGE
  HAIL/DAMAGING WINDS AND ISOLATED TORNADOES WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH
  THIS ACTIVITY.
June 3, 2008 8:19 PM
 

angvic00 said:

mdg2fast4u...you are correct about the severe threats across the U.S.  My DH is in NJ and he is watching The Weather Channel and it is showing severe outbreaks from Colorado to Maryland.
June 3, 2008 8:19 PM
 

jacob said:

My feeling is that our tornado threat is decreasing.  The storms are starting to merge together and I think our main threat for the rest of tonight here in the metro will be strong winds and heavy rain.  I'm not saying we will not have some rotation with some of the storms, but I don't think we will have much of a tornado threat.
June 3, 2008 8:19 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Very, very heavy rain here at my house in south Raytown.  I think that I hear a little bit of hail too.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 8:20 PM
 

HailJonathan said:

I just rescued 2 baby raccoons just before it started hailing big time right outside my apartment complex right next to holmes road.
June 3, 2008 8:20 PM
 

mdg2fast4u said:

NWS is back to normal
June 3, 2008 8:20 PM
 

mmancubfan said:

Storm Dog is FAMOUS!!!!!
June 3, 2008 8:20 PM
 

JediRatchet said:

I wont give exact names but the only station i can get is 5.1 with comcast.

********************

Comcast is not making me very happy today...my cable and internet was out much of today at my home!

Jeremy

June 3, 2008 8:21 PM
 

Turd Fergenson said:

NEW BLOG
June 3, 2008 8:22 PM
 

simplykristi said:

We have hail along with very heavy rain here.

Kristi
June 3, 2008 8:23 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

Its posted Jeri, Kristi and whoever else is interested.
June 3, 2008 8:23 PM
 

DuManchu said:

We keep getting missed here in Olathe.  One small downpour and that was it where I live.
June 3, 2008 8:27 PM
 

FairwayMed said:

I am back. Power went out for a few minutes and internet didnt start back up for a while so finally back. We had a couple of rounds of hail here in fairway ranging from pea size to marble size. nothing big. Lots of rain. we had a few minutes without it and then it started back up and again is slowing down. I want to drive down to see how high the creek by my house is but my wife doesnt want me chancing hail starting again and getting the car. oh well.
June 3, 2008 8:28 PM
 

weatherfreak01 said:

Please please let me know if there are tornados anywhere near blue springs, Lee's Summit area. I am by the 7 and Colburn. My cable is out and my radio did not go off for the warning and it should have. I also get warnings on my phone. But you guys know best what is going on out there..
June 3, 2008 8:28 PM
 

shoedog said:

South Leawood, 1.1 inches of rain all in about one hour from 7-8
June 3, 2008 8:29 PM
 

WEATHERdude said:

man.... i just saw rotation above my house... this is insane!

and im not looking forward to that echo... nothing bad here yet, brief hail here pea sized, and quite a bit of rain....

and wat is up with that NWS? apparently the whole country is under a severe thunderstorm warning! LOL
June 3, 2008 8:29 PM
 

jstonemo said:

It's finally raining in Greenwood. Good old fashioned thunderstorm. Unfortunately, my wife is heading to Independence from the Plaza to pick up the kiddies. I told her to wait in Independence for a little bit before heading south.
June 3, 2008 8:35 PM
 

nikieis said:

very heavy rain worlds of fun area and lots of thunder
June 3, 2008 8:38 PM
 

DuManchu said:

Getting dark in Olathe again, probably gearing up for another exciting round of sprinkles... lol
June 3, 2008 8:43 PM
 

Beth said:

The velocities on the storms in KC now look more like a bow than tornadic.  ... if you look at the base velocities.  The radar looks scary, but no rotation.  The clouds may swirl, but it's not tornadic at this point.
June 3, 2008 8:59 PM
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