Severe thunderstorms are expected in the Kansas City area on Monday, but weather conditions could prevent the strongest storms from forming, according to the National Weather Service. But the weather service said that if discrete supercell storms can develop in the afternoon, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes will be possible.

Severe thunderstorms May 18 brought large, destructive tornadoes to parts of Kansas, according to news reports.

Significant damage was reported in western and central Kansas early Monday morning after powerful storms produced tornadoes that damaged numerous homes and brought down trees and power line.

Hail, damaging winds and tornadoes are possible in the Kansas City area. Here’s when to expect the dangerous weather.

The United States is on track to have its second-busiest tornado year ever, and some former weather service veterans worry that overworked meteorologists and violent weather are a dangerous combination.

Millions of people in the Midwest and Great Plains are in the path of numerous severe thunderstorms expected on Monday. Kansas City is expecting winds up to 50 MPH and half-dollar-sized hail that could damage roofs or cars.

A few tornadoes, along with widespread, apple-size hail and gusts up to 80 mph, are likely as severe thunderstorms sweep into the Kansas City area.