Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of northern Kansas
WEDNESDAY PM UPDATE
9:00 p.m.
Severe thunderstorm warning have been issued for Lane County and Ness County.
Grapefruit-sized hail fell in Gove County and a land spout formed in northern Lane County.
8:30 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of northern Kansas until 2 a.m.
The tornado watch in western Kansas will remain until midnight.
7:00 p.m.
A tornado warning has been issued for Gove County.
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Sheridan County, Logan County, Gove County and Trego County.
5:00 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for part of Gove County, Kansas.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Western Kansas until midnight tonight.
WEDNESDAY AM UPDATE:
After a bumpy Tuesday, we gear up for another round of strong and severe storms across KAKEland. Like Tuesday, large hail, high wind gusts and tornadoes will be possible!
Wednesday starts off with isolated showers and thunderstorms and these are likely to linger through the mid-day hours. While a warning can't be ruled out before lunch, the "real show" is expected this afternoon/evening and then into the overnight.
Storms with a bit more punch, are expected to fire up between 4-6pm across Western Kansas. Storms on Wednesday will likely be a bit more "hit and miss" compared to the line that formed on Tuesday. That being said the chances of getting hit today, may be a bit lower but the storms may be a bit stronger.
Storms, that fire up Wednesday afternoon and evening could easily produce hail stones larger than ping pong balls and wind gusts exceed 60mph. The isolated nature of the storms may also present a slightly better chance of isolated tornadoes. As the storms interact and merge into the evening hours, the hail and wind threat will remain quite high while the tornado threat may decrease slightly.
Storms will eventually meander eastward during the evening and overnight hours and they may not approach the I-135 corridor until close to midnight.
It is incredibly important to have a way of receiving alerts tonight, as these storms will still pose a threat while you may be sleeping! Stay on top of the weather with a trusted smart phone app, like the KAKE First Alert Weather App. A NOAA Weather Radio is also great option for overnight storms!
Stay tuned for details as the forecast evolves. We’ll keep you up to date with our Interactive Radar and LIVE weather coverage. Get those features and more on the free First Alert Weather App. With the app you can track storms in your area, stream the latest forecast videos and live severe weather coverage, and set customized alerts to keep you and your family informed and safe.
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TUESDAY PM UPDATE:
9:00 p.m.
Our severe threat is coming to an end across KAKEland and we will remain quiet for the rest of the night. Storms will continue to migrate southward into Oklahoma leaving us with a nice lightning show in the distance and in the clear around midnight.
Several reports of landspouts, large hail, strong winds and damage have poured in over the last few hours. Several spots received golf ball sized hail, but a few cities like Anthony and Harper saw hail up to baseball size!
6:00 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 6:15 p.m.. At 5:58 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Park City,
moving east at 20 mph.
Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts are expected.
Locations impacted include Wichita, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire, Maize, Kechi, Northeast Wichita, and Jabara Airport.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Eastern Harvey County expired at 6 p.m..
5:55 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Southeastern Sedgwick County and Southwestern Butler County until 7:30 p.m.. At 5:54 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Maize, moving east at 20 mph.
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail are expected. Locations impacted include Wichita, Derby, Andover, Haysville, Augusta, Mulvane, Rose Hill, Maize, Clearwater, Douglass, Downtown Wichita, Eastborough, West Wichita, East Wichita, Northeast Wichita, Eisenhower National Airport, Mcconnell Air Force Base, South Wichita, Santa Fe Lake, and Augusta Municipal Airport.
5:52 p.m.
The Tornado Warning for Southeastern Harvey County was canceled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Northern Butler County in south central Kansas until 6:45 p.m.. At 5:51 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Elbing to 7 miles northeast of Valley Center, moving east at 25 mph.
60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail are expected.
Locations impacted include El Dorado, Towanda, Benton, Whitewater, Potwin, Elbing, Burns, Cassoday, El Dorado Airport, El Dorado Lake, and El Dorado State
Park.
5:50 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 6:15 p.m. for Southwestern Sedgwick County. At 5:42 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Cheney, moving east at 20 mph.
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail are expected. Locations impacted include Goddard, Cheney, Garden Plain, Viola, and Lake Afton.
5:45 p.m.
A Tornado Warning is in effect until 6 p.m. for Southeastern Harvey County until 6 p.m.. At 5:42 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located southeast of Newton, moving east at 25 mph.
A tornado and golf ball size hail are expected. There is radar indicated rotation.
Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Harvey County.
Take cover now. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
5:40 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. for Eastern Harvey County. At 5:34 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Walton to near Sedgwick, moving east at 20 mph.
Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts are expected. Locations impacted include Newton, Halstead, North Newton, Sedgwick, Whitewater, Walton, and
Newton Airport.
5:30 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for has been issued for Southwestern Sedgwick County and Northeastern Kingman County in south central Kansas until 6:15 p.m.. At 5:30 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of Norwich, or 10 miles southwest of Cheney, moving east at 45 mph.
60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail are expected. Locations impacted include Goddard, Cheney, Garden Plain, Viola, Murdock, and Lake Afton.
5:20 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Eastern Harvey County until 6:00 p.m.. At 5:15 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Walton to near Bentley, moving east at 25 mph.
60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail are expected. Locations impacted include Newton, Halstead, North Newton, Sedgwick, Whitewater, Walton, and Newton Airport.
5:15 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Northern Sedgwick County and Southern Harvey County in south central Kansas until 6:15 p.m.. At 5:10 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Mount Hope, moving east at 25 mph.
60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail are expected. Locations impacted include Wichita, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire, Maize, Sedgwick, Colwich, Mount Hope, Kechi, Andale, Bentley, Northeast Wichita, and Jabara Airport.
5:10 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Chase County and Southeastern Marion County in central Kansas until 6:15 p.m.. At 5:07 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Burdick to 7 miles northwest of Peabody, moving east at 20 mph.
60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail are expected. Locations impacted include Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Florence, Lincolnville, Elmdale, Cedar Point, Hymer, Marion Lake, Wonsevu, Tallgrass Prairie, Pilsen, and Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.
5:03 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Harvey County until 5:15 p.m.. At 4:55 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Hesston, moving northeast at 30 mph. Another severe storm was located west of Halstead.
60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail are expected. Locations impacted include Newton, Hesston, Halstead, North Newton, Sedgwick, Burrton, Whitewater, Walton, and Newton Airport.
KAKE received some reports of landspouts near Haven a little after 4 p.m..
3:38 p.m.:
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the following counties until 11 p.m.:
- Allen
- Anderson
- Atchison
- Brown
- Butler
- Chase
- Chautauqua
- Coffey
- Cowley
- Doniphan
- Douglas
- Elk
- Franklin
- Geary
- Greenwood
- Harper
- Harvey
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- Lyon
- Marion
- Marshall
- Morris
- Nemaha
- Neosho
- Osage
- Pottawatomie
- Riley
- Sedgwick
- Shawnee
- Sumner
- Wabaunsee
- Wilson
- Woodson
Chief Meteorologist Jay Prater says severe storms, with possible tornadoes, in addition to damaging hail, localized flooding, and wind gusts over 60 mph, will likely develop this afternoon over parts of KAKEland.
TUESDAY AM UPDATE:
More active weather on the menu for Tuesday and Wednesday across KAKEland. Storms both days could hit severe levels with large hail and high wind gusts being the most likely threats.
Storms on Tuesday are expected to fire up along a dry line, stretching from Northeast Kansas into South Central Kansas. Communities that end up on the west side (dry side) of this line will likely remain dry and quiet while those on the moist side will see a much better chance of picking up moisture and possibly a storm or two.
Storms during the afternoon and evening hours could turn severe with large hail over half dollar size (1.25") and gusts up over 60mph. The strongest cells that remain isolated will present a tornado threat, especially early before they interact with other storms.
The threat for severe storms will return on Wednesday. The day may start off with some shower and thunderstorm activity on the radar, and while it may not be severe it may complicate the afternoon severe weather situation. Early afternoon storms possible with more expected during the late afternoon and evening. The storms that fire up west will present a large hail risk, over ping pong size (1.5") and possibly exceeding egg size (2"). In addition to hail, high wind gusts and tornadoes will be possible with cells that remain isolated.
It is important to remember that not everyone in these threat zones will experience severe weather, but rather the ingredients will be present for SOME severe weather, that COULD impact you. For both Tuesday and Wednesday, storms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening and in most cases, should either roll out or fizzle out by midnight.
Stay tuned for details as the forecast evolves. We’ll keep you up to date with our Interactive Radar and LIVE weather coverage. Get those features and more on the free First Alert Weather App. With the app you can track storms in your area, stream the latest forecast videos and live severe weather coverage, and set customized alerts to keep you and your family informed and safe.
In the event of severe weather, click here to follow KAKE First Alert Storm Trackers in the field.
MONDAY AM UPDATE:
The active weather pattern continues into this week, with more showers and storms possible. Storms could turn strong to severe both Tuesday and Wednesday.
The week starts off fairly quiet on Monday, with highs in the 70s and 80s with plenty of sunshine. During the mid to late afternoon, an isolated shower or storm may try to fire up in North Central Kansas. These are expected to be very isolated, if they develop at all. These showers are also likely to quickly fizzle out after the sun sets.
The pattern becomes a bit more interesting Tuesday, with storms popping up toward the evening drive for North and South Central Kansas. While coverage is likely to be a bit greater than Monday's storms, they will still likely be fairly hit and miss, so the chances of getting hit is expected to be relatively slim. A FEW of these storms could hit severe criteria with hail possibly topping 1" and wind gusts to around 60mph. While a tornado can't be completely ruled out they do not look overly likely.
A similar are will see the threat of severe storms return for Wednesday. The storms will likely fire up a bit further west and the coverage looks to be a bit greater. Like Tuesday, not all of the storms are expected to be severe, but large hail to the size of quarters and wind gusts to 60mph will be the most likely threats. A few tornadoes will be possible, but if storms merge into a line, they will likely be brief.
For both Tuesday and Wednesday, storms are expected to either track out of KAKEland or fizzle out before midnight. If you have outdoor activities, Tuesday and Wednesday evening, conditions should be monitored closely. Even NON-Severe storms can be dangerous when they produce lightning.
Stay tuned for details as the forecast evolves. We’ll keep you up to date with our Interactive Radar and LIVE weather coverage. Get those features and more on the free First Alert Weather App. With the app you can track storms in your area, stream the latest forecast videos and live severe weather coverage, and set customized alerts to keep you and your family informed and safe.
In the event of severe weather, click here to follow KAKE First Alert Storm Trackers in the field.
