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Kansas Braces for Severe Storms: Hail, Winds, and Tornado Threat
14 Oct
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm watch active, threatening hail and high winds.
- Tornado threat increases for central Kansas areas tonight.
- Flooding risk grows overnight and continues through Thursday.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is active across Kansas until 11 PM Tuesday, warning of potential large hail and damaging winds. Some stronger storms could produce tornadoes, with elevated probabilities noted for areas near Wichita, Hutchinson, and Medicine Lodge.
As the weather system progresses, the primary concern will shift to flooding. A Flood Watch will be in effect from Tuesday evening through Thursday, accommodating the anticipated heavy rainfall from multiple storm waves.
Looking ahead, cooler air will gradually move into the state. High temperatures on Wednesday will range from the 50s in the northwest to the 70s in the southeast. By Friday morning, overnight lows are expected to be in the 30s and 40s, with patchy frost possible by Saturday morning.
Weekend temperatures will rebound, with highs in the 60s on Saturday and 70s on Sunday. A slight chance of showers exists on Sunday, but a more significant chance for widespread rain and storms is forecast for the middle of next week.
