Rain showers with a few embedded thunderstorms will increase from the southwest this morning. Areas of moderate to heavy downpours are expected. Snow is forecast to develop in western Kansas this afternoon and spread into central Kansas this evening. Amounts from a trace to half inch are expected around Great Bend, Russell with very isolated … Read more
After morning clouds, expect full sunshine this afternoon across the area with seasonable, mid 50’s temperatures. Chances of showers and storms increase for the first half of the work week. Expect drier conditions later in the week with temperatures in the 50’s for the Thanksgiving holiday. Today – Sunny, with a high near 54. North … Read more
Rain is probable over most of the area on Saturday. The clouds and rain will keep high temperatures in the upper 40’s. On Sunday, morning clouds and lingering light rain in southeast Kansas will give way to sunshine in the afternoon. Sunday afternoon temperatures will climb into the lower 50’s. Tonight – Mostly cloudy, with … Read more
Very dangerous grassland fire danger levels will affect much of the region today due to warm temperatures, lower humidity levels, and very strong south winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Avoid outdoor burning today. Very warm temperatures expected area wide on Thursday. Wind Advisories and Red Flag Warnings … Read more
WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING… For the counties of… Saline, Rice, McPherson, Marion, Chase, Ellsworth and Dickinson. * WHAT…South winds 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of Central Kansas. * WHEN…From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS…Gusty … Read more
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the counties of… Saline, Rice, McPherson, Marion, Chase, Ellsworth, Washington, Cloud, Clay, Ottawa and Dickinson. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger…Is forecast. * … Read more
Strong winds and above normal temperatures will be in place today. Look for wind speeds this afternoon and early evening in the 25 to 30 mph range with gusts 40 to 45 mph. Strong winds and low relative humidity will result in very high grassland fire danger this afternoon and early evening. Some locations generally … Read more
A slow warm up is expected as we head into the start of the work week. Look for highs generally in the 60 to 65 degree range for both Monday and Tuesday. Very high grassland fire danger is expected on Saturday afternoon due to strong winds. Outdoor burning is highly discouraged. Today – Sunny, with … Read more
Seasonal temperatures are expected today in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s. A strong cold front will push south in the afternoon with temperatures turning colder for tonight. Showers and a few embedded thunderstorms will be possible across southeast Kansas Friday evening through Friday night, with the best chance east of the Kansas Turnpike. A … Read more
Here is the three day forecast for today through Friday. Mostly sunny skies for most areas through Friday afternoon. Seasonal temperatures are expected. There is a chance of sprinkles in southeast Kansas on Thursday afternoon. The chance of showers increase for most locations for Friday evening and Friday night. Above normal temperatures are expected for … Read more
Chances of seeing showers and storms will increase tomorrow evening and night as a cold front moves across the area. Quarter size hail and wind gusts will be possible with the strongest storms. With the passing of the cold front, comes much cooler temperatures. Expect lows in the 20’s and 30’s by Tuesday night. Tonight … Read more
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY… For the counties of… Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline, Rice, McPherson and Marion. Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody. * WHAT…South winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up … Read more
Windy conditions will be expected over the next few days with Sunday being the windiest day. Fire danger will also be high today and very high Sunday. Outdoor burning should be avoided due to these conditions. Monday will continued windy but showers and thunderstorms will become possible in the late afternoon and evening. Temperatures will … Read more
The upcoming weekend will be sunny and mild through Sunday with temperatures expected to be well above normal for this time of year. Winds will be picking up each day and will become quite windy Saturday and especially Sunday. The dry conditions and the higher winds on Sunday will create a very high to critical … Read more
Quiet, dry, and mild conditions will continue to be the theme to close out the work week. Mild, windy, and mostly dry conditions will be the theme for the upcoming weekend. With the windy conditions, be mindful of any outdoor burning, or anything that can cause sparks outdoors. A cold front will move across the … Read more
As we close out the last half of the work, and school, week, you can expect above normal temperatures and dry conditions. It will breezy at times as well, especially today and again on Friday. Morning temperatures will be cool, but not unusually cold. The upcoming weekend will feature above normal temperatures and windy conditions. … Read more
Today kicks off what will be a very mild week by November’s standards. Afternoon temperatures today will be near to slightly above normal, then trend even further above normal through mid-week. Election Day will be breezy and mild. Temperatures each morning will start off in the 30’s and 40’s. Here’s a look at the weather … Read more
A ridge of high pressure will build over the area today bringing clear conditions and light winds. Forecast highs are only expected to climb into the mid and upper 50’s for most areas which is around 5 to 10 degrees below normal for early November. Dry and mild weather conditions are expected to start the … Read more
Forecast high temperatures on Saturday (mid to upper 60’s) will be close to those on Friday. This close or very slightly above normal for the date. Forecast high temperatures on Sunday will cool to the mid 50’s. This about 10 degrees below normal for the date. Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 46. … Read more
The rain will exit southern Kansas this morning with sunshine returning this afternoon with high temperatures around 50 degrees across the area. It will not be as cool on Friday with high temperatures in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s across central and eastern Kansas. Today – Sunny, with a high near 50. North wind … Read more
AREA WEATHER CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27. THIS LIST WILL BE UPDATED AS CLOSINGS AND DELAYS ARE ANNOUNCED. SCHOOLS USD 397 Centre – Early dismissal at 11:15 a.m. USD 444 Little River-Windom – Closed USD 448 Inman – Closed
AREA WEATHER CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 26. THIS LIST WILL BE UPDATED AS CLOSINGS AND DELAYS ARE ANNOUNCED. SCHOOLS Elyria Christian School (McPherson) – closed USD 273 Beloit – closed USD 376 Sterling – closed USD 397 Centre-Lost Springs – closed USD 444 Little River-Windom – closed USD 448 Inman – closed SENIOR … Read more
Wintry travel can be expected today through early tonight as snow, sleet and freezing rain affect much of central and eastern Kansas. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches can be expected with locally higher amounts possible. Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch will be possible across southern Kansas. 1 to 3 inches … Read more
Drizzle or light rain this evening, will begin to transition to freezing rain and then become mostly snow by around midnight across central Kansas. The transition zone of rain to freezing rain and wintry mix will drift southeast through the overnight hours. Light snow and ice accumulations will be possible before sunrise. Snow, sleet, and … Read more
Most areas will see drizzle or light rain through the afternoon hours tomorrow. By tomorrow evening, central Kansas will begin to transition to freezing rain and then become mostly snow. The transition zone of rain to freezing rain will drift southeast through the overnight hours and may occasionally mix with snow. Snow and a mix … Read more