Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

A few rounds of thunderstorms passed southeast across north central, northeast, and east central Kansas in the evening hours of July 7, 2014. Many of these storms produced severe weather, primarily in the form of strong winds, but some large hail also fell in north central Kansas.

Radar imagery during the severe weather:

Map of severe weather reports - click for interactive view:

Images of wind damage:

In Fostoria, via Chris Trudo:

In Lyndon, via Douglas Watson:

Wakarusa Drive in Lawrence, via Arin Peters:

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