Meteorologist Warren Sears

A LOT OF SEVERE SEASON TO GO - It has been a hyperactive season, ranking 2nd in number of warnings - The climatological peak is still 4-6 weeks away - Jet stream lifts north by July, getting us out of the primary severe zone - Next risk is a Level 2/5 Thursday evening/night #kc #kansascity #severe #storm @KCTV5

Good Monday morning! It's a cool, but pleasant start to the new work week. Mid/upper 70s this afternoon with breezy conditions out of the southwest. Next risk for severe thunderstorms comes Thursday evening. @KCTV5 #kswx #mowx

Clinton, MO tornado. View is directly across from Clinton High School. #mowx 📸: Angela Bowers

Tornado damage in Clinton, MO. #mowx 🎥: Angela Bowers

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Good morning! Okay... take a deep breath. We have a break from storms on Thursday with low 80s and sunshine. Strong storms EXPECTED on Friday afternoon/evening. All storm hazards are on the table, especially 70+ mph wind gusts and 2+ inch hail. @KCTV5 #kswx #mowx

Nice way to end the day. A few shots from around Hamilton, MO #mowx

Geeez… checkout these massive hailstones from Paola earlier this afternoon. 📸: Kaitlynn Wilkins @KCTV5 #kswx

Tornado Watch until 9 PM Wednesday. @KCTV5 #kswx #mowx

WED 3:30 PM - Storms starting to pop out there this afternoon. @KCTV5 #kswx #mowx

Consistently seeing isolated/scattered storms forming near I-35 during the heart of Wednesday afternoon (then move east). All severe hazards will be possible. Note that not everyone sees storms. NO severe threat overnight. @KCTV5 #kswx #mowx

WED 4:43 AM - Some of you are waking up to rumbles this morning. We have two complexes of storms, likely splitting the KC metro. We have more storm chances later this afternoon. @KCTV5 #kswx #mowx

OTTAWA, KS tornado survey is in: RATING: EF-2 PEAK WINDS: 125 MPH LENGTH: 7.30 mi. @KCTV5 #kswx

PRELIMINARY information from the NWS survey team indicates at least EF-2 damage across Hillsdale. @KCTV5 #kswx

Warm and humid on Tuesday - storms return Tuesday evening & night. Those near/south of I-70 seem to have the better shot for stronger storms anytime after 6 PM. All storm hazards on the table, especially wind & hail. @KCTV5 #kswx #mowx

HILLSDALE - The scene this morning from Miya Ingle. Survey crews from the NWS will be out today. We will let you know intensity/path of the tornado once we get that information. @KCTV5 #kswx

OTTAWA - The scene this morning from @GabbiLummaTV. Survey crews from the NWS will be out today. We will let you know intensity/path of the tornado once we get that information. @KCTV5 #kswx

Hillsdale, Kansas, has significant damage from a reported tornado. UPDATES >>> kctv5.com/weather/  (Photos courtesy of DJ Inlow)

Hearing of damage in/near HILLSDALE. Anyone have reports/pictures/videos from the area? We have a crew heading that way. @KCTV5 #kswx

Stovepipe tornado on the ground four minutes ago SW of Spring Hill. #kswx @NWSTopeka