Severe thunderstorms and multiple tornado warnings impacted the Kansas City metro area Thursday night, with strong winds and heavy rain reported.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado near Eskridge, Kansas, and issued several warnings across Kansas and Missouri, including Clay and Jackson counties.
Thousands experienced power outages, and authorities warned of damage to homes, vehicles, and trees, with another risk of storms expected late Sunday into Monday.
With severe weather increasing, is our electrical grid truly ready for the future?
Could different city planning have protected more homes from the storm's powerful winds?
What is the 'weather engine' that unleashed this destructive storm across Kansas?
Topeka avoided major damage, but was it due to effective warnings or just luck?
Are smartphone alerts making traditional storm sirens and radios obsolete?
Why are straight-line winds often more destructive than the tornadoes that grab headlines?