The National Weather Service in Topeka is warning of multiple weather hazards over the next several days, including severe thunderstorms, dangerous heat and the potential for flooding.

Forecasters say thunderstorms could develop along a weak cold front Wednesday afternoon and evening, with some storms becoming severe. Northeast and east-central Kansas, including the Manhattan and Topeka areas, are under an enhanced risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather. The primary threats include hail up to 2 inches in diameter, wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph and heavy rainfall. The most likely window for severe storms is between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Another round of severe weather is possible Thursday afternoon, mainly across far eastern Kansas, where a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) has been outlined. Large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain will again be possible.

In addition to storm chances, heat index values are expected to approach 100 degrees Wednesday afternoon due to high humidity levels. The weather service encourages residents to limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day and stay hydrated.

Looking ahead to Saturday, forecasters are highlighting another risk for severe thunderstorms across northeast, east-central and north-central Kansas. Large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain will be possible, with a 15% to 29% chance of severe weather across much of the region.

Saturday also brings a growing concern for excessive rainfall and flooding. The weather service says multiple rounds of storms could produce 1.5 to 3 inches of rain, with localized higher amounts possible. Because many areas have already received several inches of rain over the past week, a slight risk for excessive rainfall and flooding has been issued.

Meanwhile, flooding continues along portions of the Solomon and Smoky Hill rivers in north-central Kansas, with several river gauges remaining above flood stage. Other rivers and streams across the region remain elevated.

Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware through the week and have multiple ways to receive watches and warnings.

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The National Weather Service in Topeka is warning of a significant severe weather outbreak Monday across northeast Kansas, with strong tornadoes, softball-sized hail, destructive winds and flash flooding all possible.

Forecasters have placed much of the region under a moderate risk, or level 4 out of 5, for severe storms. The National Weather Service says there is a 90% chance thunderstorms develop Monday afternoon and evening.

Storms are expected to begin developing between 3 and 5 p.m. across north-central Kansas before moving east-southeast through the night. The initial storms are expected to rapidly become severe, with the tornado threat highest during the early evening hours.

The weather service warned that a few strong tornadoes are possible, along with hail up to softball size and wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph or greater.

As storms begin to merge into a line later in the evening, the threat is expected to transition more toward damaging winds and flash flooding. Forecasters say repeated rounds of heavy rain could create a more widespread flooding risk across the region, especially in areas that have already received significant rainfall over the weekend.

A flood watch remains in effect through Tuesday morning for the entire area. The National Weather Service says flooding could develop more quickly because soils are already saturated from previous storms.

South winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are also expected Monday across portions of central Kansas into the Flint Hills region.

Residents are encouraged to remain weather aware throughout the day, review severe weather safety plans and have multiple ways to receive warnings.

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Northeast Kansas faces an increasing threat for severe weather Sunday and Monday, including the potential for large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes and flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.

Forecasters have placed much of central and northeast Kansas under an enhanced risk, or level 3 out of 5, for severe storms Sunday. Storms are expected to develop in western Kansas between 5 and 7 p.m. before moving east through the overnight hours. Hazards could include golf ball- to baseball-sized hail, wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, isolated tornadoes and localized flash flooding.

The National Weather Service said confidence is increasing in the types of hazards expected, although some uncertainty remains regarding exactly where storms will develop because of the position of a dryline and atmospheric capping.

A wind advisory is also in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday for much of central, east-central and northeast Kansas. Sustained south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor items and use caution while driving, especially in high-profile vehicles.

The severe weather threat is expected to intensify Monday, when the Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of Kansas under a moderate risk, or level 4 out of 5, for severe storms. The National Weather Service warned that all ingredients appear to be coming together for “very impactful severe weather.”

Monday’s storms could produce hail larger than baseballs, wind gusts between 70 and 80 mph and strong tornadoes, possibly multiple. Flash flooding will also become more likely as repeated rounds of storms move across areas already saturated by weekend rainfall.

Forecasters say storms could begin developing by midafternoon Monday and continue into the overnight hours. Areas north of Interstate 70 may see the greatest flooding concerns due to repeated storm activity.

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Northeast Kansas could see multiple rounds of severe weather beginning Thursday and continuing through at least Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.

Forecasters say a hot and humid air mass moving into the region will increase the potential for thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds. While the severe weather threat remains conditional on storms developing, most areas in the region are expected to face at least some risk each day.

For Thursday, the Storm Prediction Center has placed much of central and northeast Kansas under a slight risk, or level 2 out of 5, for severe storms. The National Weather Service says isolated thunderstorms may develop during the morning, with another round possible later in the afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary concerns.

Additional slight risks for severe weather are forecast Friday and Saturday, with storm chances expected during the afternoon and evening hours both days. Confidence in storm development remains low to medium because of a cap in the atmosphere that could limit thunderstorm formation.

Looking ahead to Sunday through Tuesday, forecasters say the threat for severe weather may become more organized as a dryline and later a cold front move through the region. Monday currently appears to have the greatest potential for more widespread storm development. Tuesday’s primary threat may shift toward isolated damaging wind gusts along a line of storms.

The National Weather Service is encouraging residents with outdoor plans to stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings throughout the week.

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Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact the region in two waves today and into early Monday, with the National Weather Service placing much of northeast Kansas under an enhanced risk for severe weather.

Forecasters say the first round of storms is expected between noon and 6 p.m., with activity developing across central Kansas and moving east and northeast at around 25 mph. These afternoon storms could produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, though a tornado cannot be ruled out.

A second, more significant round of storms is expected to develop after 9 p.m. and continue into the early morning hours of Monday. The overnight period is expected to bring a greater risk for severe weather, including the potential for tornadoes that may persist through the night.

According to the forecast graphics on page 2, there is about a 30% chance for large hail and damaging winds, with hail potentially reaching the size of tennis balls and wind gusts between 60 and 75 mph. The probability of tornadoes ranges from 5% to 10%, with a few tornadoes possible into the overnight hours.

In addition to severe weather, multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected to bring widespread rainfall totals between a half inch and 2 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. This could lead to localized flooding, particularly where storms repeatedly track over the same areas.

Confidence is increasing that severe thunderstorms will develop, though some uncertainty remains regarding how widespread storms will become and the exact timing of each round. Forecasters note that the overnight threat will make it especially important for residents to stay alert to changing conditions, even after going to bed.

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Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across north-central Kansas Thursday afternoon as a cold front moves through the region, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.

Forecasters say there is a 60% to 90% chance storms will form along the front before pushing southeast through the evening hours. Initial storms are expected to develop between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., with activity continuing across the area into the evening and exiting around midnight.

The primary hazards include large hail up to 1 to 2 inches in diameter and damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph. There is also the potential for a tornado or two, particularly as storms organize into a line moving southeast.

While the risk for flooding remains low, forecasters say localized heavy rainfall is possible if multiple storms track over the same areas.

Confidence is medium to high that storms will develop along the front, though uncertainty remains regarding the exact timing and location of initial storm development and how long storms will maintain their intensity. Lingering cloud cover during the day could also limit the severity of storms in some areas.

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Extreme fire danger is expected across parts of north-central Kansas today, prompting a red flag warning from the National Weather Service in Topeka.

Forecasters say conditions will be favorable for rapid fire growth, with afternoon high temperatures in the mid-80s, south winds between 15 and 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, and relative humidity dropping as low as 17%.

The warning is in effect from noon through 9 p.m., with the greatest concern centered across north-central portions of the state.

Officials warn that any fires that develop could spread quickly and exhibit extreme behavior due to dry fuels and windy conditions. Residents are urged not to burn outdoors and to avoid actions that could spark a fire, including discarding cigarettes from vehicles.

Looking ahead, attention turns to Friday, when a strong storm system is expected to bring the potential for severe weather across eastern and northeastern Kansas.

Storms are expected to develop around 3 p.m. and continue through the afternoon and evening, bringing hazards that include large hail, damaging winds and the possibility of a few tornadoes.

Heavy rainfall is also a concern, with a 40% to 60% chance of at least one inch of rain and a 20% to 30% chance of more than two inches in some areas, which could lead to flash flooding or river flooding.

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Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across northeast Kansas later today, with the primary threats including large hail, damaging winds and the potential for a few tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters say storms are most likely to develop during the late afternoon and continue into the evening, with a medium level of confidence in severe weather.

Heavy rainfall is also expected overnight into early Thursday morning, which could lead to localized flooding. Areas east of Manhattan have a high likelihood of receiving at least one inch of rain, with some locations possibly seeing more than two inches.

Another round of strong to severe storms is possible Friday afternoon and evening, though confidence in that system remains lower due to uncertainty in timing and available moisture.

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Residents across northeast Kansas could see a wide range of weather conditions this weekend, including elevated fire danger, strong winds and the possibility of light snow, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.

Saturday afternoon brings an elevated fire danger, particularly across north-central Kansas, as dry air and breezy conditions combine to create conditions favorable for fire spread. Forecasters say relative humidity levels could fall into the 25–35% range, increasing the risk for rapidly spreading fires during the afternoon hours.

Weather conditions will change quickly on Sunday as a cold front moves through the region. Meteorologists expect northwest winds sustained at 30 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph, with a smaller chance of gusts approaching 60 mph. The strong winds could blow around unsecured outdoor items and make travel difficult at times.

Rain is expected to develop Sunday morning before transitioning to light accumulating snow as colder air moves into the region during the day. Forecasters say the most likely scenario is less than 1 inch of snow, though isolated areas could see up to around 2 inches.

Even with light snowfall amounts, strong winds and falling snow could reduce visibility and create hazardous travel conditions, especially Sunday evening.

Temperatures will drop sharply after the front passes, and wind chills could fall below zero by Monday morning, bringing a brief return to winterlike conditions before warmer weather returns later in the week.

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Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across northeast Kansas Friday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.

Forecasters say storms could begin developing between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., initially forming as individual storms or supercells before transitioning into a line of storms later in the evening. That line is expected to move east-southeast through the region and exit the area around midnight.

The entire region could see storms if cloud cover clears enough to allow additional warming during the day. Meteorologists say the most likely area for early supercell development is trending toward north-central Kansas before storms organize into a larger system as a cold front pushes through.

Damaging winds and large hail appear to be the primary threats. Hail up to 1 to 2 inches in diameter and wind gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph are possible. A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out, though that risk remains lower. Flooding potential is also considered relatively low unless storms repeatedly move over the same areas.

Forecasters say confidence in storm timing and overall development is medium to high, but the exact severity will depend on how quickly clouds clear during the day and how storms interact once they form.

Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware Friday and make sure they have multiple ways to receive warnings as storms move through the region. Stay tuned to News Radio KMAN for the latest updates. 93.3fm, 93.7fm, 1350am or 1350kman.com/listen.

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