TORNADO warnings have been issued for parts of Kansas and Missouri and residents are encouraged to seek shelter during the wild weather.

Caldwell and Dekalb counties in Missouri are under a tornado watch until 10.00 pm local time Tuesday night.

Multiple tornado warnings have been issued as a result of the intense storms.

"These are for potential brief, mainly small tornadoes on the leading of this line. No tornadoes reported at this time. We are watching the south end of the line as well," according to Jeff Penner, a Meteorologist at KSHB.

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Lawrence, Eudora, and Clinton until 9.45pm local time.

These areas could see winds of more than 55 miles per hour, along with the possibility of penny-sized hail.

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Residents in these areas are encouraged to seek shelter.

Severe thunderstorms are expected in the Kansas and Missouri areas through midnight.

Overnight, there remains a chance of heavy winds, small hail, and even a brief tornado, according to the National Weather Service.

Flooding may also be an issue depending on how the storms track throughout the region.

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Intense thunder and lightning can be heard and seen in video footage shared to Twitter.

Various first responders can be seen rushing toward the storm.

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