The line of T-Storms has been struggling this morning as they hav been in an area of lower dewpoints & it is just not quite warm enough. However, they have entered the northern part of the Kansas City metro area & are showing signs of intensification as the air near I-70 is more unstable. It looks like the line of T-Storms will cross the whole area north to south between now & 2 PM. After the main line of T-Storms we will see lingering rain & a few T-Storms until 3-4 PM.
Right now most of the T-Storms are below severe limits. This could change quickly as they are now intensifying. We can most likely expect 40-60 mph winds & a 20 minute period of very heavy rain with the main line. Areas south of the river may expericence more severe T-Storms as they are gaining strength as they move south.
Gary will be having updates on NBC Action News during the next 2-3 hours & we will have nore on this blog later today.
Jeff Penner