Kansas City Faces Continued Storm Threat After Deadly Tornado Weekend

Severe thunderstorms hit the Kansas City metro area on Sunday night, May 18, 2025, following a weekend of deadly tornadoes in Missouri. The National Weather Service warned of the possibility of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes if supercell storms developed. The video footage, taken from a residential backyard, visually captures the intensity of the storm. The storms are expected to continue, but weather conditions may prevent the strongest storms from forming. The Star urges residents to stay informed and get the latest forecast at KansasCity.com. The weekend's tornadoes left five people dead and at least 38 injured near St. Louis, causing significant damage to homes in western Kansas.