During the overnight hours leading up to the morning of June 2, a line of thunderstorms moved through northwest Missouri, heading southeast toward the Kansas City Metro Area. These storms then moved into the KC Metro, causing widespread wind damage across the area. One of the hardest hit areas was downtown Lee's Summit, where numerous large trees were snapped, as 70-80 mph winds went through the city center.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 02:40:00 to 02-JUN-18 02:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees and power lines were down from 60 to 70 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 03:17:00 to 02-JUN-18 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONVERSE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 3 to 4 foot tree with noticeable stump rot fell onto a vehicle giving the occupant minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 03:29:00 to 02-JUN-18 03:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some 12 to 18 inch tree limbs broke off on the east side of Trenton.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 03:30:00 to 02-JUN-18 03:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINSTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A large tree was down over Highway 6.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 04:00:00 to 02-JUN-18 04:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAYCOMO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 10 inch tree was snapped near Gladstone.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 04:00:00 to 02-JUN-18 04:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMES PARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was snapped in half in Grandview. This report was received via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAY, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 04:26:00 to 02-JUN-18 04:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOOD HGTS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down in the city of Wood Heights.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 05:26:00 to 02-JUN-18 05:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOGARD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Main power line was downed by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 03:20:00 to 02-JUN-18 03:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMERON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS recorded a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 03:35:00 to 02-JUN-18 03:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOSHEN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 04:02:00 to 02-JUN-18 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MCI)KS CITY INTL AR
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Kansas City International Airport recorded 60 mph wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 04:12:00 to 02-JUN-18 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE LOTAWANA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree fell onto a van in Lee's Summit.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 04:17:00 to 02-JUN-18 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: COCKRELL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple power lines were down north of Highway 50 at Highway 7 due to 70-80 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 01-JUN-18 04:20:00 to 01-JUN-18 04:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEES SUMMIT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees across the downtown portions of Lee's Summit were snapped when strong winds came through the area. The swath of wind carried at least through the shopping centers along Highway 291 North. Numerous trees in the Lee's Summit Cemetery were down, and power was out to the business along the Highway through most of the day.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 02-JUN-18 02:24:00 to 02-JUN-18 02:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: (STJ)ST JOSEPH MEM A
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS in St. Joseph recorded a 58 mph wind gust.