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.

A few tornadoes, along with widespread, apple-size hail and gusts up to 70 mph, are likely as severe thunderstorms sweep into the Kansas City area.

Nine tornadoes struck Missouri and Kentucky on May 16, including a deadly EF3 in Scott County that killed two people and destroyed homes. The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes up to EF4 strength.

At least 28 people across three states were killed when tornadoes struck Kentucky, Missouri, and Virginia on Friday, with a governor and a mayor calling them among the worst they’ve ever seen. Unseen,

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of the Kansas City metro ahead of a strong line of storms expected to impact the area Monday afternoon.

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.

It's unclear whether the Trump administration will approve the request. FEMA has signaled that disaster recovery responsibility would be transitioned to states.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Monday said he had asked President Trump to issue a federal emergency declaration for the state following the May 16 tornadoes and severe storms that led to seven deaths, including five in the St.

Portsmouth-based Mercy Chefs, a disaster relief organization, is providing aid in Kentucky and Missouri following a deadly tornado outbreak in the region.

After deadly tornadoes in Southeast Missouri, experts advise checking for home damage, gas leaks, and food safety, while warning residents to avoid scams targeting disaster victims.