STORM UPDATE: Kansas experiences first tornado damage

Linn County, Kansas appears to be the first area stricken by this expected severe weather outbreak. A power substation, barns, trees, and power lines were all victims of the storms winds. A few minor injuries have also been reported. In Kansas City, Interstate 35 has become flooded so that southbound lanes have been reduced to one lane. Storms are still severe in Kansas and especially in Missouri, where four counties in the center of the state appear to be under tornado warnings right now. The storms are expected to weaken during the early morning hours, then fire back up during daytime heating tomorrow. I'm keeping track of this storm, and plan to post if I am alerted to any major developments. Keep safe!