Tornado, Kentucky and st. louis
Digest more
Storm damage experts have long warned against the misguided practice of parking under overpasses during severe storms or tornadoes. Not only is it dangerous to the countless other people stuck behind parked drivers, but the practice is also extremely dangerous for people under the overpass.
Millions of people in the Midwest and Great Plains are in the path of numerous severe thunderstorms expected on Monday. Kansas City is expecting winds up to 50 MPH and half-dollar-sized hail that could damage roofs or cars.
A tornado warning was issued for southeastern Henry County, Missouri, until 7:45 p.m. Monday after radar indicated rotation near Lowry City, with the storm moving northeast at 25 mph. KMBC's Nick Bender is tracking the storm in Henry County.
The agency’s policy shift is poised to drastically reduce the federal aid states receive for natural disaster recovery.
Gov. Mike Kehoe has requested a federal emergency declaration in response to last Friday’s tornadoes in the St. Louis and southeast Missouri regions. The governor made the request to President Donald Trump for an EF-3 twister that tore apart the St.
Explore more
It's unclear whether the Trump administration will approve the request. FEMA has signaled that disaster recovery responsibility would be transitioned to states.
The National Weather Service issued the forecast Monday after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain killed more than two dozen people.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Storm Prediction Center issued a Tornado Watch for much of the Ozarks for Monday. The watch lasts until 9 p.m. It includes these counties: The KY3 First Alert Weather team is tracking the potential for dangerous tornadoes Monday evening and into the night. All modes of severe weather are possible.