Developing severe threat Friday evening

By Chief Meteorologist Jared Shelton

9:15 p.m. | A tornado warning has been issued for Holt, Atchison and Nodaway counties through 9:45 p.m.

Southeastern Atchison County, northwestern Holt County and west central Nodaway County are under the warning.

The tornado watch is still in effect for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas until 11 p.m.

5:23 p.m. | A tornado watch has been issued through 11 p.m. Friday for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas, including Buchanan County.

Spotty strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across the Mid-Missouri River Valley after 7 p.m. Friday evening. Potential hazards include damaging wind gusts, sizable hail, locally heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes.

Be sure to remain weather aware through the threat period and have a way to receive warnings should they be issued as storms materialize. Tune in to News-Press NOW and check back at newspressnow.com for the latest information.