Category Archives: Local Weather

Scattered storms turn more widespread tonight; flood watch in effect through Friday

Scattered storms turn more widespread tonight; flood watch in effect through Friday

What We’re Tracking Flood watch Thursday-Friday Brief cool down Hot and dry weekend A Flood Watch is in effect from this afternoon through Friday afternoon. Flood-prone areas, including rivers and streams, could be impacted by heavy rainfall. While most spots can expect 1–3 inches of rain, isolated totals over 5 inches are possible with slow-moving…MORE

Scattered storms turn more widespread tonight; Flood Watch in effect through Friday

Scattered storms turn more widespread tonight; Flood Watch in effect through Friday

What We’re Tracking Flood watch Thursday-Friday Brief cool down Hot and dry weekend A Flood Watch is in effect from this afternoon through Friday afternoon. Flood-prone areas, including rivers and streams, could be impacted by heavy rainfall. While most spots can expect 1–3 inches of rain, isolated totals over 5 inches are possible with slow-moving…MORE

Heavy rainfall brings flooding concerns today and Friday

Heavy rainfall brings flooding concerns today and Friday

What We’re Tracking Flood watch Thursday-Friday Brief cool down Hot and dry weekend Isolated thunderstorms have developed this morning and they will increase in coverage this afternoon. The rainfall will be most widespread late tonight into early tomorrow morning. Rain will be very heavy at times. A Flood Watch is in effect from this afternoon…MORE

Dry for now, heavy rain and flooding possible Thursday

Dry for now, heavy rain and flooding possible Thursday

What We’re Tracking Flood watch Thursday-Friday Brief cool down Hot and dry weekend Temperatures tonight will once again drop into the mid-70s, with gusty south winds up to 25 mph. A brief break from the extreme heat arrives Thursday and Friday as a cold front moves in, bringing more clouds, rain chances, and slightly cooler…MORE

Hot and humid this afternoon, scattered storms tomorrow

Hot and humid this afternoon, scattered storms tomorrow

What We’re Tracking Hot & humid Today Weak front Thursday Hot and dry weekend Temperatures this morning have fallen into the middle 70s, making for a warm and breezy morning with a south wind gusting up to 20 mph. Hot and humid conditions will stick around today, with highs climbing into the upper 90s and…MORE

Hot & humid Wednesday, storms return late week

Hot & humid Wednesday, storms return late week

What We’re Tracking Hot & humid Wednesday Weak front Thursday Hot and dry weekend Temperatures tonight will fall into the mid-70s, making for a warm and breezy night with south winds gusting up to 20 mph. Hot and humid conditions will stick around through Wednesday, with highs climbing into the upper 90s and heat index…MORE

Few morning showers north, heating up in the afternoon

Few morning showers north, heating up in the afternoon

What We’re Tracking Drying out into midweek Hot weather continues Weak front Thursday A few showers are pushing across northeast Kansas this morning. These could linger into later morning hours, especially for folks north of I-70. If so, this could limit your high temperatures in those spots. We’re all expected to dry out as we…MORE

Scattered morning storms, hot and humid by the afternoon

Scattered morning storms, hot and humid by the afternoon

What We’re Tracking Scattered morning storms Hot weather continues Weak front Thursday We are starting off this morning with scattered storms across the area. Don’t be surprised when driving into work, you have to drive through some brief downpours. We will battle some cloud cover in the morning, but by the afternoon, we are mostly…MORE

Some storms tonight with hot temperatures sticking around

Some storms tonight with hot temperatures sticking around

What We’re Tracking Some strong storms tonight Extreme and dangerous heat No cool off in sight Highs today reached the mid to upper 90s, some reached 100, with dew points in the upper 60s to low 70s, giving us heat indices close to 110 degrees. Others were cooler due to on and off showers and…MORE

Heat and humidity going nowhere any time soon

Heat and humidity going nowhere any time soon

What We’re Tracking Excessive Heat Warning Long stretch of dangerous heat No major rain relief Despite the morning showers, we still heat up heading into this afternoon. Highs today just below 100 degrees with dew points in the upper 60s to low 70s, giving us heat indices around 105 degrees. Shower chances increase heading into…MORE