Severe Storms, Heavy Rains For Parts Of KAKEland Later Today
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Updated: 2:40 PM Jun 19, 2009
Severe Storms, Heavy Rains For Parts Of KAKEland Later Today
Some parts of southern and eastern Kansas are under the gun for severe storms and heavy rains tonight and into parts of tomorrow.
Posted: 2:34 PM Jun 19, 2009
Reporter: Meteorologist Aaron Blaser
Email Address: weather@kake.com
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A slow moving cold front is moving through central Kansas, which could spark off thunderstorms today and tonight across parts of southern and eastern Kansas.
A few of the storms could be severe with the main threats being strong winds and some large hail. The storms will also carry heavy rains, which could cause some flooding problems later tonight.
The storms could linger into parts of Saturday.
The KAKEland StormChasers are currently stationed around the area to monitor the situation.
Stay with KAKE and we'll keep you up-to-date.


Wichita Forecast

This Evening: Mostly clear with an 8pm temperature around 17°. Wind chill as cold as 11°.

Overnight: Mostly clear with an overnight low of 10°. Wind chill as cold as -3°.

Wind: Northeast, becoming east 2 to 8mph

Partly cloudy with an 8am temperature around 10°. Wind chill as cold as -3°.

Wind: East 5 to 15mph

Sunday Afternoon: Partly sunny and breezy with highs around 34°. Wind chill as cold as 21°.

Wind: East, becoming southeast 10 to 20mph, and gusty

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy and breezy with snow likely and an overnight low of 26°. 0 to 1” of snow accumulation possible.

Wind: Southeast 10 to 20mph

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