There have been several sightings of funnel clouds through the Kansas City area, according to the National Weather Service.
There was no specific location given for the exact area of the funnel cloud sighting.
Atmospheric conditions exist that favor the possible formation of weak circulations on a pre-existing boundary that extends from the Kansas City area into northeastern Missouri.
Some of these circulations are occurring underneath developing showers, where a funnel cloud may develop. Once the rain begins, the funnel cloud usually dissipates.
Low hanging clouds can also appear to dip up and down at times, but they will not show signs of any rapid rotation. An actual funnel cloud will exhibit spinning in a counter-clockwise direction.
In rare instances these funnels may briefly touch down, the weather service said. Stay alert and be prepared to move to a safe shelter if a funnel cloud approaches the ground.