Kansas Storm Trackers

🟠 SUNDAY ENHANCED Risk: Severe Weather Outlook for Kansas

The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of Kansas under a 🟠 ENHANCED Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather late Sunday into Sunday night.

Severe storms are expected to develop, with the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and a couple of strong tornadoes.

📍 Who should pay attention?

The greatest concern includes:

• Central Kansas
• East-central Kansas
• Northeast Kansas
• Southeast Kansas

Storms are expected to develop in western Kansas and move east through the evening.

🌪 Main threats

Sunday’s setup supports multiple hazards:

🌪 Tornadoes (a couple could be strong)
🧊 Large hail
💨 Damaging wind gusts

Storms will likely begin as supercells, capable of producing tornadoes, before organizing into clusters later at night.

⏰ Timing

• Late afternoon to early evening: Storm development begins
• Evening: Highest tornado potential
• Overnight: Storms organize into clusters with wind threat

🟠 Bottom Line for Kansas

Sunday is shaping up to be a dangerous severe weather day, especially across central and eastern Kansas.

Tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds are all possible.

Be ready to act quickly Sunday evening.

✔ Review your severe weather plan
✔ Make sure alerts are working
✔ Stay weather aware late Sunday into the night

🟠 THURSDAY ENHANCED Risk: Severe Weather Outlook for Kansas

The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of Kansas under a 🟠 ENHANCED Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather this afternoon and evening.

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop, with the potential for tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds.

📍 Who should pay attention?

The greatest concern is across:

• Eastern Kansas
• East-central Kansas
• Areas near the Kansas/Oklahoma border

Storms are expected to develop along a front and dryline across the region.

🌪 Main threats

Today’s setup supports all severe hazards:

🌪 Tornadoes (some could be strong this evening)
🧊 Very large hail (2–3 inches possible)
💨 Damaging wind gusts

Storms will likely begin as supercells, which are capable of producing tornadoes and large hail.

⏰ Timing

• Mid to late afternoon: Storms begin developing
• Evening: Highest tornado and hail potential
• Overnight: Storms may organize into a line with wind threat

🟠 Bottom Line for Kansas

Eastern Kansas faces a significant severe weather threat this evening, especially near the Kansas/Oklahoma border.

Strong tornadoes are possible, along with very large hail and damaging winds.

Be ready to act quickly if warnings are issued.

✔ Have multiple ways to receive alerts
✔ Know your safe place
✔ Stay weather aware this afternoon and evening

🟠 FRIDAY ENHANCED Risk: Severe Weather Outlook for Kansas
The Storm Prediction Center has placed Kansas under a 🟠 ENHANCED Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather today and tonight.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected, with the potential for tornadoes, giant hail, and damaging winds.
📍 Who should pay attention?
This setup impacts much of Kansas, especially:
• Central Kansas
• South-central Kansas
• East-central Kansas
• Southeast Kansas
Storms are expected to develop near a front and dryline across the region this afternoon.
🌪 Main threats
Today’s setup supports all severe hazards:
🌪 Tornadoes (a few could be strong early)
🧊 Large to giant hail
💨 Damaging wind gusts (60–90 mph possible)
Storms will likely begin as supercells, then organize into a line of storms during the evening.
⏰ Timing
• Mid-afternoon: Storms begin developing
• Late afternoon into evening: Highest tornado and hail risk
• Evening into overnight: Storms form a line with increasing wind threat
🟠 Bottom Line for Kansas
This is a high-impact severe weather day for Kansas.
Early storms could produce tornadoes and giant hail, followed by a strong line of storms with damaging winds this evening.
Be ready to act quickly if warnings are issued.
✔ Have multiple ways to receive alerts
✔ Know your safe place
✔ Stay weather aware through tonight