Monday is a First Alert Weather Alert Day for Kansas City as the chance for severe thunderstorms lingers into the afternoon, evening and overnight hours.Track radar | Download the KMBC app | Sign up for severe weather alerts | See active alertsSign up for our NewslettersThe National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of the Kansas City metro ahead of a strong line of storms expected to impact the area Monday afternoon.

Kansas City is getting hit by winds up to 80 MPH and half-dollar-sized hail that could damage roofs or cars. The area is also in danger of flash flooding, as thunderstorms batter the Midwest and Great Plains.