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Triple-digit temps expected in Wichita, other parts of state. How hot & when?

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 […]

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 […]