Wind Advisory 9, NWS Wichita, KS

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WWUS73 KICT 180213
NPWICT

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.

&&

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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

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WWUS73 KICT 180214
NPWICT

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

KSZ051>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098-181615-
/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
914 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

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

* 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.

&&

$$

McGuire

889 
WWUS73 KICT 180803
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
303 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

KSZ051>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098-190300-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0009.260518T1400Z-260519T0300Z/
McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-
Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Bel Aire, Sedan, Cottonwood Falls,
Hutchinson, Grenola, Longton, Harper, Haysville, Madison, Moline,
Newton, Winfield, Peabody, Anthony, Park City, Wellington,
Howard, El Dorado, Strong City, Andover, Marion, Valley Center,
Augusta, Derby, Mulvane, McPherson, Attica, Arkansas City, Rose
Hill, Eureka, Cedar Vale, Kingman, and Hillsboro
303 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 or 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 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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WWUS73 KICT 190318
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1018 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

KSZ051>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098-190430-
/O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-
Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Anthony, Cedar Vale, Longton, Peabody,
Andover, Winfield, Hutchinson, Cottonwood Falls, Grenola, Attica,
Haysville, Marion, McPherson, Arkansas City, Moline, Hillsboro,
Bel Aire, Kingman, Park City, Harper, Rose Hill, Augusta, Howard,
El Dorado, Valley Center, Eureka, Newton, Mulvane, Madison,
Derby, Strong City, Sedan, and Wellington
1018 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The threat has ended.

$$

McGuire

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wichita KS
645 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...Updated Aviation Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A few isolated thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon
  and evening, mainly along and west-northwest of the KS
  Turnpike. If storms are able to develop, severe weather is
  likely.

- Severe weather potential continues Monday afternoon and
  evening with all severe hazards possible, although there
  remains some uncertainty on how things will evolve.

- Hot and windy today and Monday, then cooling down Tuesday
  through Thursday.

- Elevated grassfire danger west of I-135 today and Monday.

- Periodic on-and-off shower/thunderstorm chances Wednesday
  night through Friday night, although widespread severe weather
  potential appears low at this time.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 310 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026

THUNDERSTORM CHANCES:

LATE THIS AFTERNOON--EVENING...A sharpening dryline will be the
focus for isolated thunderstorm development late this afternoon and
evening, mainly along and west-northwest of the the KS Turnpike.
Despite warm temperatures aloft and associated capping concerns,
thinking large scale upper forcing ahead of a shortwave approaching
from the west in concert with convective temperatures being reached
should support at least isolated development, with the highest
chances across central and north-central KS where the dryline
intersects a nearly stalled cold front.

If storms are able to form and sustain themselves, strong and fat
instability combined with 35-40 kts of effective deep layer shear
will support supercells capable of very large hail, with hefty
downdraft CAPE supporting localized damaging winds. While a few
landspout tornadoes are possible over mainly central and north-
central KS given the slow-moving sharp boundary and hefty buoyancy,
the overall supercell tornado threat looks lower given higher cloud
bases. However, strengthening low-level shear may support an
isolated tornado threat with any supercell able to last into the
evening (i.e. 7-10pm).

MONDAY MID 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 strong dryline/cold front
combo sharpen and approach from the west-northwest. 40-45 kts of
effective deep layer shear combined with strong buoyancy supports
the potential for supercells capable of all severe hazards (i.e.
very large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes).

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 isolated
discrete or semi-discrete supercells capable of all severe hazards,
including tornadoes. This would especially be the case generally
along and west of the Flint Hills Monday evening when low-level
shear ramps up dramatically. Of note though, this scenario would
only pan out if convective inhibition doesn't squash dryline storm
initiation, and/or the cold front doesn't overtake the dryline too
quickly, both of which are definitely a possibility. Stay tuned as
we refine forecast details today and tonight.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT--FRIDAY NIGHT...Periodic on-and-off
shower/thunderstorm chances are possible mid to late week, as a
handful of low-amplitude shortwaves traverse Mid-America. Limited
buoyancy and deep layer shear should prevent widespread severe
weather chances during this time.

WIND:

Today and Monday will feature strong/gusty south winds, as low
pressure continues to deepen to the west. Sustained winds of 25-35
mph with gusts up to around 45 mph are likely. Will continue the
inherited wind advisory from mid this morning into this evening.
Subsequent shifts may need to consider a wind advisory for much of
the forecast area on Monday.

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 near to below average temperatures
Tuesday through Thursday, with daytime highs in the 60s-70s and
overnight lows in the 40s-50s. Deterministic and ensemble consensus
shows a warming trend from late week through next weekend and beyond.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 640 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026

Strong and gusty south winds will prevail today, with gusts
exceeding 35 kts at times.

Low VFR and MVFR ceilings may impact CNU from about mid-morning
through early afternoon, as low-level moisture continues to
increase. Additional MVFR ceilings are expected to develop
areawide later this evening and overnight, with IFR possible
over central and north-central Kansas.

Finally, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible this
evening, mainly for GBD-RSL-SLN, in vicinity of a cold
front/dryline intersection. Lower chances exist for HUT and ICT.
Large hail and damaging winds are the primary hazards with any
storms that develop.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 310 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026

Strong south winds, above normal temperatures, and low
humidity will support very high grassfire danger for areas
generally west of I-135 today, and again for portions of
central Kansas on Monday.

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.ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for KSZ032-033-
047>053-067>071-082-083-091>094-098.

&&

DISCUSSION...ADK
AVIATION...ADK
FIRE WEATHER...ADK/JWK

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
341 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-180845-
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-
341 AM CDT Sun May 17 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 late this afternoon and
evening, mainly along and west of the Kansas Turnpike. Very large
hail, damaging winds, and perhaps an isolated tornado are possible
with any storm that is able to develop, but most locations will
likely stay thunderstorm-free.

Strong south winds gusting up to 45 mph will encompass much of
central and eastern Kansas today. The strong winds combined with
warm and dry weather will support very high grassfire danger west of
Interstate 135.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Very high grassfire danger will persist Monday for portions of
central Kansas.

Thunderstorm chances are expected to increase Monday late afternoon
and evening, persisting into the overnight hours. Severe
thunderstorms capable of very large hail, damaging winds, and a few
tornadoes are possible, along with locally heavy rainfall. There
remains some uncertainty on how this event will unfold. Please stay
tuned as we refine forecast details today and tonight.

Additional off-and-on chances for showers and thunderstorms are
possible Tuesday through week's end, but widespread severe weather
is not expected with this activity.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Storm spotters may be needed late this afternoon and evening, and
again late Monday afternoon and evening.

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