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Friday marks 33 years since devastating F-5 'Andover Tornado'

Friday marks 33 years since devastating F-5 'Andover Tornado'

Known as the Andover Tornado, the F-5 caused damage across Harper, Sedgwick and Butler Counties on April 26, 1991. That twister claimed 17 lives -- most of them taken from the Golden Spur mobile home park. 

Emergency Management says it's time to prepare for severe storms

Emergency Management says it's time to prepare for severe storms

As much fun as storms can be for many Kansans, Sedgwick County Emergency Management Deputy Director Cody Charvat says they can come with serious risk, and it's important to prepare.

Strong to severe storms expected Monday evening and overnight

Strong to severe storms expected Monday evening and overnight

After a weekend full of summer warmth in the 80s and 90s, our focus now turns to the potential for strong to severe storms, Monday.

Severe storms could bring large hail and tornadoes across Kansas and Central US

Severe storms could bring large hail and tornadoes across Kansas and Central US

A pair of storm systems threatens more than 40 million people across parts of the Central and Eastern US on Monday.

Sunday marks anniversary of 2012 Wichita tornado

Sunday marks anniversary of 2012 Wichita tornado

The tornado formed over southern parts of Haysville the evening of April 14, 2012. The National Weather Service reports it produced up to EF-3 damage as it continued northeast. The tornado was a half-mile wide as it moved across Oaklawn.

Wildfire danger returns to KAKEland

Wildfire danger returns to KAKEland

Fire danger headed back up as the wind increases and the relative humidity dips!

Andover YMCA set to reopen on May 20

Andover YMCA set to reopen on May 20

The night of April 29th, 2022 is a night that remains fresh in the minds of many Andover residents. However there's reason to celebrate as the YMCA, which was badly damaged, is set to reopen.

Wind, smoke, fire weather & severe storms all on the table for Saturday

Wind, smoke, fire weather & severe storms all on the table for Saturday

Wind gusts will be even higher today, smoke will continue to linger, fire weather is a big concern today AND severe weather is possible for some starting this afternoon.

Closings & Delays

Closings & Delays

The latest closings and delays in KAKEland.

Open to the Public - Free Severe Weather Education Events

Open to the Public - Free Severe Weather Education Events

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