Wichita, Kansas
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning |
| Area(s): | Sheridan, KS; Thomas, KS |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 8:01 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 8:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 8:01 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 8:45 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Goodland KS on 2026-05-16 @ 8:01 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 8:01PM CDT until May 16 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS |
| Description: |
At 800 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles southeast of Menlo, or 11 miles west of Hoxie, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Public. Multiple reports of 60-75 mph winds have been reported across Thomas county along with hail around quarter size. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. This severe storm will be near... Hoxie around 820 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Angelus and Seguin. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning |
| Area(s): | Rawlins, KS; Hitchcock, NE |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 8:01 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 8:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 8:01 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 8:45 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Goodland KS on 2026-05-16 @ 8:01 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 8:01PM CDT until May 16 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS |
| Description: |
At 801 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles west of Hayes Center to 9 miles north of Herndon to 3 miles north of Ludell, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. These severe storms will be near... Culbertson around 805 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Blakeman and Beardsley. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning |
| Area(s): | Logan, KS; Thomas, KS |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 8:00 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 8:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 8:00 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 8:45 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Goodland KS on 2026-05-16 @ 8:00 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 8:00PM CDT until May 16 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS |
| Description: |
At 800 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of Levant to 4 miles south of Colby to 9 miles north of Winona, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. These severe storms will be near... Colby around 805 PM CDT. Gem around 810 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Mingo and Halford. This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 40 and 75. |
| Alert: | Dust Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Gove, KS; Greeley, KS; Logan, KS; Wallace, KS; Wichita, KS |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 7:59 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 8:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 7:59 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 8:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Goodland KS on 2026-05-16 @ 7:59 pm |
| Headline: | Dust Storm Warning issued May 16 at 6:59PM MDT until May 16 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS |
| Description: |
At 658 PM MDT/758 PM CDT/, a wall of dust was along a line extending from near Oakley to 7 miles southeast of Russell Springs to 18 miles northwest of Modoc to 12 miles northwest of Leoti, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Less than one quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 50 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. Web cameras along Interstate 70 near Oakley also showing very reduced visibility due to blowing dust. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 76 and 93. Locations impacted include... Oakley, Leoti, Tribune, Grinnell, Winona, Monument, and Horace. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning |
| Area(s): | Republic, KS; Washington, KS |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 7:55 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 8:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 7:55 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 8:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Topeka KS on 2026-05-16 @ 7:55 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 7:55PM CDT until May 16 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS |
| Description: |
SVRTOP The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Republic County in north central Kansas... Northwestern Washington County in north central Kansas... * Until 830 PM CDT. * At 755 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles east of Cuba, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Cuba, Morrowville, Haddam, Narka, and Mahaska. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning |
| Area(s): | Sheridan, KS; Thomas, KS |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 7:54 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 8:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 7:54 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 8:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Goodland KS on 2026-05-16 @ 7:54 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 7:54PM CDT until May 16 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS |
| Description: |
SVRGLD The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Thomas County in northwestern Kansas... West central Sheridan County in northwestern Kansas... * Until 830 PM CDT. * At 753 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles southeast of Colby, moving east at 30 mph. THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR Mingo and Halford. This included Interstate 70 between Colby and Oakley. HAZARD...90 mph wind gusts and two inch hail. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. Wind gusts of 80-85 mph have been recorded south of Colby. IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged or destroyed. Homes and businesses will have substantial roof and window damage. Expect extensive tree damage and power outages. * Locations impacted include... Menlo. This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 55 and 68. |
| Alert: | Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Sherman, KS |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 7:01 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 10:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 7:01 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 10:15 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Goodland KS on 2026-05-16 @ 7:01 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Advisory issued May 16 at 6:01PM MDT until May 16 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Kansas, including the following county, Sherman. * WHEN...Until 915 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 601 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Goodland, Kanorado and Ruleton. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch |
| Area(s): | Brown, KS; Clay, KS; Cloud, KS; Jackson, KS; Marshall, KS; Nemaha, KS; Pottawatomie, KS; Republic, KS; Riley, KS; Washington, KS |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 5:22 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 5:22 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Topeka KS on 2026-05-16 @ 5:22 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 16 at 5:22PM CDT until May 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS |
| Description: |
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 211 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS CLAY CLOUD REPUBLIC WASHINGTON IN NORTHEAST KANSAS BROWN JACKSON MARSHALL NEMAHA POTTAWATOMIE RILEY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BELLEVILLE, BLUE RAPIDS, CLAY CENTER, CLIFTON, CONCORDIA, FRANKFORT, GREENLEAF, HANOVER, HIAWATHA, HOLTON, HORTON, LINN, MANHATTAN, MARYSVILLE, SABETHA, SENECA, ST. MARYS, WAMEGO, AND WASHINGTON. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch |
| Area(s): | Ottawa, KS |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 5:22 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 5:22 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Topeka KS on 2026-05-16 @ 5:22 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 16 at 5:22PM CDT until May 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS |
| Description: |
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 211 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS OTTAWA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BENNINGTON AND MINNEAPOLIS. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch |
| Area(s): | Atchison, KS; Doniphan, KS; Andrew, MO; Atchison, MO; Holt, MO |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 5:13 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 5:13 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO on 2026-05-16 @ 5:13 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 16 at 5:13PM CDT until May 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO |
| Description: |
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 211 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST KANSAS ATCHISON DONIPHAN IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST MISSOURI ANDREW ATCHISON HOLT THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATCHISON, COUNTRY CLUB VILLA, CRAIG, ELWOOD, FAIRFAX, FOREST CITY, HIGHLAND, MAITLAND, MOUND CITY, OREGON, ROCK PORT, SAVANNAH, TARKIO, TROY, AND WATHENA. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch |
| Area(s): | Jewell, KS; Mitchell, KS; Osborne, KS; Phillips, KS; Rooks, KS; Smith, KS; Adams, NE; Buffalo, NE; Clay, NE; Dawson, NE; Fillmore, NE; Franklin, NE; Furnas, NE; Gosper, NE; Greeley, NE; Hall, NE; Hamilton, NE; Harlan, NE; Howard, NE; Kearney, NE; Merrick, NE; Nance, NE; Nuckolls, NE; Phelps, NE; Polk, NE; Sherman, NE; Thayer, NE; Valley, NE; Webster, NE; York, NE |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 5:11 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 5:11 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Hastings NE on 2026-05-16 @ 5:11 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 16 at 5:11PM CDT until May 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE |
| Description: |
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 211 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS JEWELL MITCHELL OSBORNE PHILLIPS ROOKS SMITH IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 24 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NEBRASKA GREELEY HOWARD MERRICK NANCE SHERMAN VALLEY IN EAST CENTRAL NEBRASKA POLK YORK IN SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA ADAMS BUFFALO CLAY DAWSON FILLMORE FRANKLIN FURNAS GOSPER HALL HAMILTON HARLAN KEARNEY NUCKOLLS PHELPS THAYER WEBSTER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALMA, ARAPAHOE, AURORA, BEAVER CITY, BELLAIRE, BELOIT, BLADEN, BLUE HILL, BOSTWICK, BURR OAK, CAMBRIDGE, CAMPBELL, CENTRAL CITY, CLAY CENTER, CODELL, COZAD, DESHLER, DOWNS, EDGAR, ELWOOD, EXETER, FAIRFIELD, FAIRMONT, FRANKLIN, FULLERTON, GENEVA, GENOA, GOTHENBURG, GRAND ISLAND, GREELEY, HARVARD, HASTINGS, HEBRON, HILDRETH, HOLDREGE, HOLLINGER, INAVALE, IONIA, JEWELL, JOHNSON LAKE, KEARNEY, KENSINGTON, LEXINGTON, LITCHFIELD, LOUP CITY, MANKATO, MINDEN, NELSON, ORD, ORLEANS, OSBORNE, OSCEOLA, OXFORD, PHILLIPSBURG, PLAINVILLE, POLK, RED CLOUD, ROSEMONT, SCOTIA, SHELBY, SHERMAN RESERVOIR, SMITH CENTER, SPALDING, ST. PAUL, STOCKTON, STROMSBURG, SUPERIOR, SUTTON, WILLOW ISLAND, WOLBACH, AND YORK. |
| Alert: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch |
| Area(s): | Cheyenne, CO; Kit Carson, CO; Yuma, CO; Cheyenne, KS; Decatur, KS; Gove, KS; Graham, KS; Logan, KS; Norton, KS; Rawlins, KS; Sheridan, KS; Sherman, KS; Thomas, KS; Wallace, KS; Dundy, NE; Hitchcock, NE; Red Willow, NE |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 4:05 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 11:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 4:05 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 11:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Goodland KS on 2026-05-16 @ 4:05 pm |
| Headline: | Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 16 at 3:05PM MDT until May 16 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS |
| Description: |
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 209 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT /11 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN COLORADO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL COLORADO CHEYENNE KIT CARSON IN NORTHEAST COLORADO YUMA IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST KANSAS CHEYENNE DECATUR GRAHAM NORTON RAWLINS SHERIDAN SHERMAN THOMAS IN WEST CENTRAL KANSAS GOVE LOGAN WALLACE IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA DUNDY HITCHCOCK RED WILLOW THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARAPAHOE, ATWOOD, BENKELMAN, BIRD CITY, BURLINGTON, CHEYENNE WELLS, COLBY, CULBERTSON, GOODLAND, GRAINFIELD, GRINNELL, HILL CITY, HOXIE, MCCOOK, NORTON, OAKLEY, OBERLIN, PALISADE, QUINTER, SHARON SPRINGS, ST. FRANCIS, STRATTON NE, TRENTON, WRAY, AND YUMA. |
| Alert: | Fire Weather Watch |
| Area(s): | Phillips; Smith; Jewell; Rooks; Osborne; Mitchell; Harlan; Franklin; Webster |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 2:55 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Hastings NE on 2026-05-16 @ 2:55 pm |
| Headline: | Fire Weather Watch issued May 16 at 2:55PM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE |
| Description: |
Dangerous fire weather conditions possible along and south of the Nebraska Kansas state line Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. |
| Alert: | Red Flag Warning |
| Area(s): | Comanche |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 1:51 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 11:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Dodge City KS on 2026-05-16 @ 1:51 pm |
| Headline: | Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:51PM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS |
| Description: |
...HIGH END CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 089 Comanche. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Any ongoing fire or new fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning should not be attempted. |
| Alert: | Red Flag Warning |
| Area(s): | Trego; Ellis; Scott; Lane; Ness; Rush; Hamilton; Kearny; Finney; Hodgeman; Pawnee; Stanton; Grant; Haskell; Gray; Ford; Edwards; Kiowa; Morton; Stevens; Seward; Meade; Clark |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 1:51 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 11:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Dodge City KS on 2026-05-16 @ 1:51 pm |
| Headline: | Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:51PM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS |
| Description: |
...HIGH END CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edwards, Fire Weather Zone 080 Kiowa, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton, Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens, Fire Weather Zone 086 Seward, Fire Weather Zone 087 Meade and Fire Weather Zone 088 Clark. * TIMING...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Sunday. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Any ongoing fire or new fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning should not be attempted. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Republic; Washington; Marshall; Nemaha; Brown; Cloud; Clay; Riley; Pottawatomie; Jackson; Ottawa; Dickinson; Geary; Morris; Wabaunsee; Shawnee; Lyon; Osage; Coffey |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 12:17 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 4:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-17 @ 9:00 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Topeka KS on 2026-05-16 @ 12:17 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 12:17PM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS |
| Description: |
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down too. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Saline; Rice; McPherson; Marion; Chase; Reno; Harvey; Butler; Greenwood; Woodson; Kingman; Sedgwick; Harper; Sumner; Cowley; Elk; Chautauqua |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 12:14 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 2:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-17 @ 9:00 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wichita KS on 2026-05-16 @ 12:14 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 12:14PM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS |
| Description: |
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |