Wind Advisory 8, NWS Wichita, KS

Barton County, KS, Butler County, KS, Chase County, KS, Chautauqua County, KS, Cowley County, KS, Elk County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Greenwood County, KS, Harper County, KS, Harvey County, KS, Kingman County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, Marion County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Reno County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS, Saline County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Sumner County, KS, Woodson County, KS

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
321 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>071-082-083-091>094-098-180200-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0008.260517T1400Z-260518T0200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Sedan, Howard, Haysville, Grenola,
Madison, Mulvane, Lincoln, Lyons, Bel Aire, El Dorado,
Wellington, Rose Hill, Russell, Andover, Attica, Salina, Kingman,
Newton, Ellsworth, Anthony, Longton, Winfield, Marion, Yates
Center, Hillsboro, Peabody, Eureka, Valley Center, Strong City,
Great Bend, Derby, Park City, Cedar Vale, Moline, McPherson,
Sterling, Augusta, Sylvan Grove, Harper, Wilson, Arkansas City,
Hutchinson, and Cottonwood Falls
321 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM 
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and 
  southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small 
  tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Kleinsasser

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1202 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

KSZ051>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098-180815-
/O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0009.260518T1400Z-260519T0100Z/
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-
Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Longton, Winfield, Anthony,
Moline, Rose Hill, Cedar Vale, Augusta, Andover, Mulvane, Howard,
Eureka, Bel Aire, Haysville, Harper, Peabody, Wellington,
Grenola, McPherson, Strong City, Attica, Sedan, Hillsboro, Derby,
Valley Center, Hutchinson, Kingman, Cottonwood Falls, Arkansas
City, Marion, Madison, Newton, and Park City
1202 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, south winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and 
  southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047>050-071-180200-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-Woodson-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Sterling, Russell, Salina,
Lyons, Lincoln, Yates Center, Great Bend, Sylvan Grove, and
Wilson
1202 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, Russell, Saline, and 
  Woodson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Kaufman

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
913 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

KSZ051>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098-181615-
/O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0009.260518T1400Z-260519T0100Z/
McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-
Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Peabody, Winfield, Hillsboro, Cedar Vale,
Strong City, Howard, Valley Center, Attica, Wellington,
Cottonwood Falls, Derby, Anthony, McPherson, Bel Aire, Andover,
Augusta, Sedan, Rose Hill, Arkansas City, Moline, Hutchinson,
Park City, El Dorado, Grenola, Madison, Mulvane, Longton, Marion,
Eureka, Harper, Haysville, Kingman, and Newton
913 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and 
  southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047>050-071-180315-
/O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-Woodson-
Including the cities of Sylvan Grove, Wilson, Ellsworth, Russell,
Sterling, Great Bend, Lyons, Yates Center, Lincoln, and Salina
913 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

McGuire

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wichita KS
706 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A few isolated thunderstorms possible late today and again
  late Sunday. If storms are able to form, severe weather is
  possible.

- Somewhat higher thunderstorm chances late Monday, severe
  weather once again possible.

- Hot, possibly recording breaking, temperatures through Monday,
  cool down by Monday night and Tuesday.

- Strong south winds areawide Sunday and Monday supporting very
  high grassfire danger for areas generally west of Interstate
  135.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 252 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

THUNDERSTORM CHANCES:

OVERNIGHT--THIS MORNING...A weak/subtle mid-upper wave traversing
the region may support a few hit-or-miss showers/thunderstorms
generally along and east of the Flint Hills through about mid-
morning. Strong or severe storms are not expected.

LATE THIS AFTERNOON--EVENING...While most locations across the
forecast area will likely remain dry, a few isolated thunderstorms
are possible generally northwest of a line extending from Pratt to
Salina near a retreating warm front over central and northern KS,
and ahead of a sharpening dryline over western KS. Despite weak to
non-existent upper forcing, strong heating should be enough to reach
convective temperatures in vicinity of the aforementioned
boundaries. Modest shear combined with strong buoyancy and hefty
downdraft CAPE would support large hail and damaging winds with any
storms that can manage to develop. Higher storm chances will likely
remain north of the forecast area over far northern KS and Nebraska
north of the warm front.

SUNDAY LATE AFTERNOON--EVENING...Late Sunday also has a conditional
severe weather threat, mainly west of the Flint Hills ahead of a
sharpening dryline. Weak upper forcing will likely only support a
few isolated storms at best along the dryline, so widespread
activity is not expected. A slight uptick in deep layer shear
(compared to today) combined with steep lapse rates and very strong
instability will support large hail and damaging winds with any
storms that can form. Additionally, increasing low-level shear may
support an isolated tornado threat with any storm that can survive
into the evening.

MONDAY LATE AFTERNOON--NIGHT...Thinking this period has the greatest
potential for thunderstorms, as a potent shortwave gives the region
a glancing blow to the northwest, and a dryline/cold front combo
approach from the west. Modest shear with strong buoyancy supports
the potential for severe weather capable of all severe hazards.
However, there is still uncertainty on how this event will evolve.
If the cold front overtakes the dryline too quickly, the potential
for "higher-end" severe weather will likely be limited due to a more
messy storm mode and deep layer shear oriented mostly parallel to
the front. In contrast, if the slower solutions verify, the dryline
will be in play for a longer period of time, supporting a few
isolated supercells capable of all severe hazards, especially west
of the Flint Hills Monday evening. Stay tuned as we refine forecast
details in the coming days.

WIND:

Breezy/windy south winds will encompass the region through Monday,
as lee troughing remains anchored over the High Plains. Thinking the
strongest winds will be Sunday and Monday, with a tight pressure
gradient and good mixing supporting gusts upwards of 40-45 mph.

TEMPERATURES:

Southerly flow and above average heights/thickness will support
continued above average temperatures through Monday, with overnight
lows in the 60s to low 70s and daytime highs in the 80s and 90s.
Record high temperatures and record warm lows will be in jeopardy
through Monday. A strong cold front looks to blast south across the
region Monday night, supporting a return to near average
temperatures by Tuesday and beyond. Some guidance is even supporting
below average temperatures in the 60s Tuesday and Wednesday.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 702 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

Gusty south winds will prevail today, with gusts up to around
25-30 kts at times. These winds will actually increase some this
evening and tonight, as low pressure continues to deepen over
the High Plains.

A few isolated thunderstorms may impact GBD-SLN-RSL this
evening. Chances are modest to low, so only included this
threat in a PROB30 group for now. Large hail and damaging winds
may accompany any activity that can manage to develop.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 252 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

Very high fire danger is expected for areas generally west of I-135
Sunday and Monday. A dryline will sharpen across portions of
central and western KS each afternoon with hot temperatures,
low humidity, and gusty south winds. Southerly wind gusts Sunday
and Monday afternoons will approach 40-45 mph. A wind shift
from the northwest will occur Monday evening and night as a
strong cold front blasts southeast through the area.

&&

.ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

&&

DISCUSSION...ADK
AVIATION...ADK
FIRE WEATHER...ADK/BRF

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
329 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-170830-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
329 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
east central Kansas, south central Kansas and southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A few isolated thunderstorms are possible this evening, mainly
northwest of a line extending from Pratt to Salina. Large hail and
damaging winds are possible with any storms that form, but most
locations will likely stay thunderstorm-free.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

A few isolated thunderstorms are possible Sunday evening generally
west of Interstate 135. Large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps an
isolated tornado are possible with any storms that form, but most
locations will likely stay thunderstorm-free.

Better chances for thunderstorms may arrive late Monday afternoon
through Monday night, with severe weather and heavy rainfall
possible.

Additional hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms are possible
Tuesday through week's end, but severe weather is not expected with
this activity.

Very high grassfire danger is expected both Sunday and Monday
afternoons generally west of Interstate 135, due to strong south
winds, low humidity, and above average temperatures.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of severe weather are always greatly appreciated.

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