Kansas City is under a Tornado Watch as dangerous severe weather moved into the region on March 6-7, 2026. The First Warn Weather Team has issued a FIRST WARN WEATHER DAY — their highest alert level for impactful weather. Scattered severe storms remain possible from northeast Oklahoma into Kansas, Missouri and Iowa, with the primary threat stretching through the early morning hours of March 7.
The National Weather Service warns that brief supercells along the cold front could bring wind and tornado threats, while elevated hail remains possible even well behind the front. Heavy rain hit parts of the Chicago area Friday with localized flooding in south suburbs like Lynwood, South Chicago Heights, and Steger, forcing rescues as water quickly overwhelmed streets and homes. The fog-to-storm transition happened fast, showing how quickly conditions can shift.
Operations at major airports felt the impact too. Chicago O'Hare and Midway experienced significant disruptions, with 600 flights canceled at O'Hare and 22 at Midway by Friday evening. Ground stops were in effect Friday morning, and delays stretched about an hour at both facilities. For Kansas City residents, stay weather-aware through the early morning as the cold front continues to move south. Keep an eye on KMBC weather alerts and have a way to receive warnings if you live in a tornado-watch area.