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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Overview

Severe thunderstorms developed across central Kansas during the early evening hours and moved northeast into the area. Five EF-0 or EF-1 tornadoes were confirmed, with many other reports of large hail and damaging winds:

For more information on the tornadoes in south-central Kansas, including the EF-3 tornado that moved through Andover, see this page from NWS Wichita:

 

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