Severe storm chances are rising for Kansas City this afternoon, and storms capable of 60-80 mph wind gusts could approach the metro this evening.
The Storm Prediction Center, part of the National Weather Service, has placed the Kansas City metro under a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe storms Monday, with a marginal risk (Level 1 of 5) east and southeast of the metro. The main threat for the metro is damaging winds, though hail and an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out.
Areas to the west of the metro, including Topeka, Lawrence and Emporia, are at an enhanced risk (Level 3 of 5) of severe weather, according to the Storm Prediction Center…