The Red Sox–Royals game was moved up 30 minutes due to severe weather expected across Kansas and southern Nebraska. Late afternoon conditions are forecast to support numerous severe thunderstorms, including supercells capable of large hail, strong winds, frequent lightning, and potentially destructive long-track tornadoes. As evening progresses, the storms may merge into a squall line moving into northwest Missouri, where the game is being played. Kauffman Stadium’s southeast location in Kansas City may delay storm arrival. Storm timing depends on whether supercells form a solid line, which would move faster and arrive sooner, or remain separate, which would move slower but increase hail and tornado potential. If storms persist, the game could be cut short or extend into extra innings.
"Kauffman Stadium is located on the southeast side of Kansas City, which should buy a little bit more time before the terrible tempest arrives. However, the exact speed of the storm is going to depend partially on how fast / if the individual supercells in Kansas and Nebraska form into a solid line as shown on the simulated radar above. If they do, they will move quicker, arrive faster, and of course be a bigger threat to cut the game short. On the other hand, if the supercells stay separate and don't form into a big line, they will move slower. But here's the catch, the separated supercells scenario is also more capable of producing larger hail, and yes, one of those destructive, long-track tornadoes."
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