More than 33,000 Evergy customers are without power — with the number quickly growing — after severe thunderstorms moved through the Kansas City metro on Tuesday night.
Several hundred outages were also reported in Wyandotte County, according to the Board of Public Utilities.
Central parts of Clay County, including Gladstone, Liberty, Claycomo, Excelsior Springs and Pleasant Valley, were briefly under a tornado warning.
The National Weather Service warned of quarter-sized hail and winds of up to 80 mph.
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Tornado Warning including Liberty MO, Excelsior Springs MO and Pleasant Valley MO until 8:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/hg4gWpPSC9
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) October 14, 2026
"Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. These storms are capable of producing widespread destructive winds and large hail," warned the National Weather Service around 7:15 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 7:45 p.m. for large parts of Johnson, Jackson, Wyandotte, and Platte counties.
The NWS said that tornadoes can develop quickly in conditions like this — but the storm's winds are already a threat.
"Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely."
