Nick Bender
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Kansas City, MO, United States
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Million of birds are predicted to migrate south overnight
With clear skies tonight Kansas City could see up to 35,000 birds per km → Read More
Sunny and Warm Tuesday
Patchy fog possible this morning with sunshine this afternoon. High 86. Sunny and warm Wednesday. High 89. Mostly sunny Thursday with a slight chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm. Warm. High 90. Mostly sunny Friday with a slight chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm. High 88. Mostly cloudy Saturday with a 30% chance of a shower or thunderstorm. Rain chances increase Sunday and… → Read More
Lake recreation may be tied to climate change
Some are promoting E-10 fuel for boats to lower emissions → Read More
Kansas City dangerous storms that spawn tornadoes are becoming more frequent
We're used to dealing with severe weather in the Midwest. But the strong spring storms we've seen in the past are changing. → Read More
Kansas and Missouri warned of dangerous winds by NWS
On the heels of devastating tornadoes that wreaked havoc in the Midwest. The weather service has issued a warning, starting Wednesday, for most of Kansas, Nebraska and the northwest corner of Missouri. → Read More
KANSAS CITY WEATHER: Slight risk for severe weather Friday afternoon in metro area
Flash flooding is also a concern, especially for areas that received more than 10 inches of rain Thursday night through Friday morning. → Read More
TWO YEARS LATER: Looking back at the path of the Linwood-Douglas County tornado
The tornado was a mile wide at one point with estimated peak winds of 170 mph, and it stayed on the ground for nearly 32 miles. → Read More
Sunny, still cold Tuesday
NEGATIVE EIGHT ON THE THERMOMETER RIGHT NOW. WIND CHILL VALUES -17. NOT AS MUCH WIND AS YESTERDAY MORNING. WE WILL GET A BIT OF WIND WITH TEMPERATURES LIKE THIS. IT IS ROUGH. -17 IN LAWRENCE. NEGATIVE EIGHT ON THE SUMMIT. -13 IN TRENTON. THOSE ARE TEMPERATURES, A LITTLE BIT OF WIND, IT GOES A LONG WAY TO DRIVE THE WIND CHIL DOWN, -15 TO -20 ACROSS THE METRO. -30 IN LAWRENCE. OUR 12-HOUR… → Read More
Temperatures will drop heading into Thursday afternoon
We're waking up warmer Thursday morning than we will be by mid-afternoon.A strong cold front is expected to blow into the Kansas City area between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., bringing with it a host of changes for our weather for the next several days. Light rain showers are possible any time after 7 a.m. Thursday, and as temperatures drop quickly, that rain may change over to snow. While we'll see very… → Read More
Strong cold front rolls in Thursday, arctic air expected this weekend
If you've got a reason to get outside and need fairer skies to do it — Wednesday is your pick day of the week. A strong cold front rolling in Thursday will bring the coldest air we've seen all season to the area.Wednesday will be sunny and comfortable with highs in the mid-50s. The big change rolls in Thursday.A cold front expected Thursday morning will bring rain and falling temperatures. First… → Read More
Closings, delays reported as blowing snow grows stronger across the metro
School closings and delays have been reported across the metro Friday as blowing snow settles into the area, and winds continue to build. Friday will be cold, cloudy and windy with light snow showers through the evening hours.KMBC 9 Meteorologist Nick Bender said strong winds, which are driving the snow and making for low visibility, especially on roadways, will continue to strengthen through… → Read More
Fall is back with cool temperatures in the 60s
Wednesday shaping up to be the warmest day of the week. → Read More
ONE YEAR LATER: Looking back at the path of the Linwood-Douglas County tornado
The tornado was a mile wide at one point with estimated peak winds of 170 mph, and it stayed on the ground for nearly 32 miles. → Read More
Dangerous below-zero windchill for most of Thursday
Slick spots remain on the roads. → Read More
Strong winter storm may bring snow, ice Friday into Saturday
Snowfall amounts could greatly impact travel Saturday into Sunday → Read More
Cold front cooling things down this week
We'll feel almost 30 degrees cooler today when you factor in heat index values. → Read More
Heat index hovering around 110 degrees
These dangerously hot conditions stick around through Saturday. → Read More
Cooler Tuesday, heat indices to top 100 starting Wednesday
We won't even see much relief at night. → Read More
Remnants of Hurricane Barry bring clouds, slightly cooler temperatures
Our first long stretch of heat for the summer happens this week. → Read More
Here comes the heat, humidity
Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with a stray shower possible on Thursday. It'll be warm and humid with a high around 90 degrees. There's a slight chance of a show... → Read More