The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a heat advisory that will go into effect Monday ahead of expected “dangerous” 100-plus degree temperatures. The advisory also covers portions of central, south central and southeast Kansas. Monday’s forecast high sits at 102 with a heat index of 106. Tuesday’s high is expected to hit the […]
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‘Damaging straight-line winds and heavy rain’ possible in Wichita area: forecast
The storms moving into the Wichita area late Saturday and early Sunday morning could bring “damaging straight-line winds and heavy rain,” the National Weather Service in Wichita said. Quarter-sized hail and wind gusts between 60-80 mph will be possible. The storm will be moving across the state from the west. A swath of Kansas from […]
Tornado watch issued throughout Kansas City metro
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The national weather service has issued a tornado watch throughout the Kansas City metro. The counties under the watch are Jackson, Johnson (KS and MO), Platte, Atchison, Bates, Clay, Cass, Douglas, Henry, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami and Wyandotte. Those counties under a tornado watch until 5 a.m. View the latest Weather Alerts […]
Wichita under tornado watch until 11 p.m. as severe weather threat moves closer
The Wichita area is under a tornado watch until 11 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service warns that extreme weather could strike rapidly in parts of south-central Kansas, central Oklahoma and north-central Texas. The weather service is warning that the storms could be a “particularly dangerous situation” — with the potential for powerful “long-track” tornadoes, […]
Wichita under tornado watch until 11 p.m. as severe weather threat moves closer
The Wichita area is under a tornado watch until 11 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service warns that extreme weather could strike rapidly in parts of south-central Kansas, central Oklahoma and north-central Texas. The weather service is warning that the storms could be a “particularly dangerous situation” — with the potential for powerful “long-track” tornadoes, […]
Baseball-sized hail, strong winds forecast in Wichita. Here’s when
Baseball-sized hail and up to 70 mph wind gusts are forecast to hit the Wichita area Tuesday afternoon. The window for that mix is forecast from 4 to 8 p.m., National Weather Service Wichita meteorologist James Cuellar said. Severe storms with threats of hail, strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall are also expected to affect […]
Sunday’s forecast calls for storms with strong winds, quarter-size hail. Here’s when
Thunderstorms capable of strong winds and hail are forecast to impact the Wichita area starting Sunday evening. The timing for Wichita lies between 7 and 11 p.m. with the greatest chances from 7 to 8 p.m. During this period, the area could see quarter-size hail and 60-65 mph wind gusts, according to a National Weather […]
Freezing rain, sleet expected to fall in Wichita, will likely impact morning commute
Wichita is expected to see a wintry mix of light freezing rain and sleet Sunday night that could make for hazardous driving conditions Monday morning. The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a winter weather advisory that will go into effect at 8 p.m. Sunday and end at noon Monday. During this time, Wichita […]