KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Saturday marks 21 years since one of the strongest tornadoes to evet hit the Kansas City metro took place. Winds more than 200 mph ripped through houses, apartments and businesses in communities such as Kansas City, Kansas, and Riverside, Parkville and Liberty, Missouri.

F riday is a First Alert Weather Alert Day for the potential of severe thunderstorms capable of producing all types of hazards, including a strong tornado or two, Friday afternoon and evening. Scroll down below the live updates for full details on what's expected Friday.

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Extreme weather events are expected to sweep through in parts of The Great Plains on Monday. Storm forecasters have warned of heavy rain showers coupled with flood, and tornadoes in Midwest including Nebraska,