Sunday evening, June 8, 2025, several counties in eastern Kansas and western Missouri have been placed under a severe thunderstorm watch by the National Weather Service (NWS), with conditions expected to evolve rapidly into the late night hours.
Counties affected in Kansas and Missouri
As of 2:45 p.m., the NWS included the following areas in the severe thunderstorm watch:
In Missouri:
Johnson, Henry, Cooper, Pettis, and Bates counties.
In Kansas:
Linn County.
The watch remains active until 10:00 p.m. (Central Time).
This watch includes the potential for damaging winds up to 70 mph, hail as large as tennis balls, and even the possibility of isolated tornadoes. The broader watch area also extends into Oklahoma and Illinois, reflecting the scale of this system.
Storm updates throughout the afternoon
3:20 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for southeastern Cass, central Henry, and northeastern Bates counties in Missouri, set to expire at 4:00 p.m.
3:26 p.m.
KSHB 41 meteorologist Jeff Penner noted the severe threat for Kansas City was over, but Clinton and Sedalia could still experience hail-producing storms over the next hour.
3:41 p.m.
Warnings were canceled for Cass and Bates counties, but remained active for Henry County.
3:51 p.m.
Nickel-sized hail was reported in Montrose, Missouri, by the emergency manager of Henry County.
4:03 p.m.
A new warning for southeastern Henry County was issued until 4:45 p.m., with a potential for two-inch hail and winds up to 60 mph. Areas like Deepwater, Brownington, and Tightwad were directly affected.
4:14 p.m.
Jeff Penner forecasted non-severe storms between 6 and 9 p.m. across Kansas City, with a drop in temperatures to the 60s Fahrenheit (15–18°C) and the chance of small hail.
4:41 p.m.
The warning for Henry County was canceled early.
6:02 p.m.
Storms are expected to cross Kansas City between 6 and 8 p.m., with a second line of thunderstorms from Rich Hill to northeast of Marshall showing potential for quarter-sized hail.
6:15 p.m.
A warning was issued for southeastern Pettis County, active until 7 p.m., with expected hail up to 1 inch (2.5 cm).
6:45 p.m.
The NWS canceled the Pettis County warning early, signaling some stabilization in storm activity.
Evening outlook and storm risks
As sunset approaches, eastern Kansas and western Missouri remain under the influence of an active frontal system. The most intense weather has likely shifted southeastward, but conditions remain favorable for rapid thunderstorm development, especially in areas along and just ahead of the cold front extending from north-central Oklahoma to central Illinois.
Residents in affected regions—including Clinton, Sedalia, Montrose, and Pettis County—should stay alert and monitor local broadcasts or NOAA weather radio for any rapid updates. The most significant hazards are large hail, damaging winds, and localized tornado potential into the early nighttime hours.
