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Overnight Storm Damages Kansas City Metro After Tornado Warning

The National Weather Service is collecting Johnson County reports to determine whether a brief tornado touched down.

Overview

  • A tornado-warned system moved through the metro from Friday night into early Saturday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.
  • Crews in Merriam responded to downed power lines near W 52nd St. and Knox Ave., and a police officer reported a fire caused by a fallen line.
  • KMBC observed a large tree down on a home in Shawnee just off Quivira Rd. by Johnson Dr.
  • On the Missouri side, multiple downed lines were reported along Beach Dr. on the south side of Lake Tapawingo in Jackson County.
  • Emergency and utility teams continued on-scene responses as officials gathered damage reports, with assessments labeled preliminary.