Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Today

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and some hail are expected this afternoon and evening from the Upper Ohio River Valley into the Northeast, and from the Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic States. Excessive rainfall from heavy thunderstorms may produce areas of flash flooding from southern New Mexico into the western and northern Gulf Coast into Wednesday. Read More >

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Wind Advisory Today

Expect strong southwest winds into the early afternoon today for much of eastern Kansas. The winds will diminish from northwest to southeast as a cold front passes. The front may spark severe thunderstorms in portions of east-central Kansas from the mid-afternoon to mid-evening. There is a chance for showers and storms south of Interstate 70 Thursday. This chance spreads area-wide this weekend. #kswx

[Wed, June 17, 2026] Expected gusty southwest winds of 45 to 50 MPH in eastern Kansas much of today. The winds will diminish from northwest to southeast as a cold front passes. Keep both hands on the steering wheel and secure loose objects from the wind. #kswx