Category Archives: Local Weather

Snow exits but strong winds stick around

Snow exits but strong winds stick around

What We’re Tracking Snow exits Windy and chilly day ahead Temperatures rebound toward the weekend Our snow now exits the area this morning with most folks seeing anywhere from a dusting to 2″, but the wind will stick around even longer. The wind this morning is still gusting to as high as 55-60 mph. Cloud…MORE

Extreme wind and blizzard conditions for parts of the area this evening

Extreme wind and blizzard conditions for parts of the area this evening

What We’re Tracking Extreme wind overnight Blizzard conditions this evening Temperatures rebound toward the weekend BLIZZARD WARNING for Northeastern half of the area through tonight. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for areas outside of the blizzard warning tonight. HIGH WIND WARNING through Wednesday afternoon. Strong to impactful non-thunderstorm winds from the northwest will sustained at 35 to…MORE

Statewide tornado drill canceled in parts of Kansas, here’s why

Statewide tornado drill canceled in parts of Kansas, here’s why

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A planned statewide tornado drill this week is being canceled as severe weather rolls through Kansas. The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Topeka announced in a social media post on Tuesday, March 4 that its planned participation in the upcoming statewide tornado drill at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5 is…MORE

Blizzard warning issued in northeast Kansas

Blizzard warning issued in northeast Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Meteorologists are warning people in northeast Kansas to prepare themselves for an approaching blizzard. The National Weather Service (NWS) reports that a blizzard warning is in effect from 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 through to 4 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5. People should expect between one and three inches of snow…MORE

Morning thunderstorms transition to blizzard conditions tonight

Morning thunderstorms transition to blizzard conditions tonight

What We’re Tracking Morning thunderstorms Strong winds Blizzard condition tonight A few stronger storms are possible this morning, especially in the eastern half of the viewing area. The main threat will be strong winds. Southerly winds will gust up to 30 mph as a strong cold front approaches. We may see a brief break from…MORE

High wind warning issued for NE Kansas county

High wind warning issued for NE Kansas county

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Emergency management is warning Shawnee County residents of high winds over the next several days. Around 4 p.m. on Monday, March 3, Shawnee County Emergency Management issued a high wind warning for Shawnee County. The warning is for noon on Tuesday, March 4 through noon Wednesday, March 5. Northwest winds in the…MORE

Active weather ahead with storms overnight, strong winds and rain-to-snow

Active weather ahead with storms overnight, strong winds and rain-to-snow

What We’re Tracking Thunderstorms Tuesday morning High wind watch Tuesday PM/ Wednesday AM Rain to Snow Tuesday PM Mostly cloudy tonight as our next system moves in, bringing likely thunderstorms overnight into Tuesday morning. A few stronger storms are possible, especially in the eastern half of the viewing area late Monday night and early Tuesday…MORE

Powerful storm system arrives late tonight

Powerful storm system arrives late tonight

What We’re Tracking Cloudy this afternoon Active pattern ahead Windy conditions midweek Starting off mostly clear this morning, but we’ll see increasing cloud cover throughout the day. Highs today climb into the upper 50s and lower 60s. The wind will be out of the south gusting as high as 25 mph as our next storm…MORE

Warming up Sunday before an active week ahead

Warming up Sunday before an active week ahead

What We’re Tracking Warming back up through Tuesday Active pattern ahead Windy conditions midweek We’re off to a chilly start this morning with temperatures in the upper 20s. Our winds will shift to the southeast through morning as we warm things up to wrap up the weekend. With winds picking up throughout the daytime from…MORE

An active week ahead with a warming trend midweek

An active week ahead with a warming trend midweek

What We’re Tracking Warming back up through Tuesday Active pattern next week Windy conditions midweek Temperatures tonight will fall into the upper 20s. Our winds will shift to the southeast tonight, but another cold start early Sunday. With winds picking up throughout the daytime tomorrow, we look to warm back to the upper 50s to…MORE