Update: Plains Storms Shift to Enhanced Dakotas Risk Tuesday, Slight Hits KC Wednesday — SevereWX

We've been tracking the severe storms firing across the Plains today, from the Dakotas down to Oklahoma. As this pattern evolves, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has refined its outlooks with some notable changes.

For this afternoon and evening—Monday, June 8—a Slight Risk covers eastern Colorado and Wyoming. This means isolated severe thunderstorms are possible, potentially producing large hail and damaging wind gusts up to 60-70 mph in stronger storms.

The bigger shift comes tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9. SPC has upgraded to an Enhanced Risk over North Dakota and South Dakota. Expect scattered severe storms here, raising the odds for more widespread damaging winds, large to very large hail, and an isolated tornado or two.

Looking ahead to Wednesday, June 10, a Slight Risk takes aim at the Kansas City, MO area, where isolated severe storms could bring similar hazards as today.

These updates reflect storm clusters consolidating and ample instability fueling the threat northward. Stay vigilant—risks like these can change quickly.

Safety first: Check your local National Weather Service office for the latest watches and warnings. Review your severe weather plan, know where to shelter, and keep devices charged.

For city-specific details, visit the Kansas City, MO AI forecast on SevereWX.