Storms and flood watches hit Kansas City, South Florida and Phoenix
The gist
Kansas City faces a level 2/5 severe risk as storms roll in overnight into Election Day.
Millions vote Tuesday with rain, wind and flood warnings across several states.
How it unfolded
- Nov 1, 2026A forecast page for Lincoln Parish is published, directing users to select "With Radar" to see current precipitation and storms.
- Nov 2, 2026Kansas City, Mo. is placed under a First Warn Weather Day for multiple waves of rain and storms, with a level 2/5 severe risk across most of the area.
- Nov 2, 2026The main line of storms in the Kansas City area is expected between 10 pm and midnight, carrying the highest severe risk.