Exceptional drought (D4) and severe drought (D3) continued across much of the region during the July. There was some beneficial rain in South Central Kansas which allowed several counties to improve significantly to where no drought conditions existed or improved to moderate drought (D2) by the end of the month.
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The episode as NWS ICT wrote it up.
Exceptional drought (D4) and severe drought (D3) continued across much of the region during the July. There was some beneficial rain in South Central Kansas which allowed several counties to improve significantly to where no drought conditions existed or improved to moderate drought (D2) by the end of the month.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Wichita, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 30, 11:00 PM CST, 1 hour earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Wichita KS 1200 AM CDT Sat Jul 1 2023 .SYNOPSIS... Issued at 347 PM CDT Fri Jun 30 2023 High pressure is situated over the Gulf of Mexico and southeast CONUS while short waves are positioned over the upper Great Lakes and the Rockies. Afternoon heat with temperatures near the century mark and heat indices of 100 to 105 persist for another day across the eastern half of Kansas; these temperatures are roughly 10 degrees above seasonal normal. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for southeast Kansas until 7PM. There is a cold front draped from southeast Colorado to north central Kansas and southeast Nebraska as another boundary stretches from the Panhandles, south central and northeast Kansas. Convective initiation has begun this afternoon in eastern Colorado and the Texas Panhandle. && .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Monday night) Issued at 347 PM CDT Fri Jun 30 2023 Highlights: 1) Warm into the evening - Heat Advisory in SE KS until 7PM 2) Chances for showers and storms this evening into Saturday 3) Cooler for the weekend Challenges: Precipitation chances and respective coverage Changes: Adjusted precipitation chances and timing tonight-Saturday The wave over the Rockies will track east into the Central Plains tonight into Saturday. As mentioned in the synopsis section, convection has already developed in eastern Colorado and the Texas Panhandle this afternoon. Given the boundary across south central Kansas, there is a potential for convection to develop along it this evening (around 7PM) as depicted by some of the short term models. Convergence is lacking which makes confidence not high in its respective development. There is some instability and shear suggesting that a strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out given development. Topeka's 19Z sounding shows a pretty good cap in place. Higher confidence exists in the eastward progression and additional convection over the High Plains this evening; this activity will track into central and eastern portions of the state after midnight. The best moisture transport coincides with this timeframe as well. A possibility for strong to severe storms remains during this timeframe but mainly over north central Kansas. Precipitable water values are slightly anomalous thus moderate to heavy rainfall could occur and lead to localized flooding with better potential over western Kansas and Nebraska. The Kansas Mesonet indicates a greater depth to the soil moisture across western Kansas. Lingering showers and thunderstorms are possible on Saturday especially in northern and far eastern Kansas as the wave continues to move east. Cooler air will settle in behind the associated cold front dropping afternoon temperatures to the 80s which will certainly be welcomed by many after these past few hot summer days. An upper wave moves onshore over southern Canada on Saturday then tromps east. Near seasonal normal afternoon temperatures (around 90 degrees) are forecast for Sunday with a bit higher values to start next week. .LONG TERM...(Tuesday through Friday) Issued at 347 PM CDT Fri Jun 30 2023 Highlights: 1) Warmer Tuesday & Wednesday 2) Independence Day (Tuesday) - Chances for precip in SE KS (AM) & NC KS (evening-overnight) 3) Better chances for showers/storms Wed eve-Thu night 3) Cooler Thursday & Friday Changes: Precipitation chances Summer heat returns for Tuesday (Independence Day) and Wednesday albeit not as warm as this past week with highs in the 90s. A system across southern Canada will have a wave drop into the Plains Tuesday and Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms may creep down into northern Kansas Tuesday evening and night which could interrupt Independence Day festivities; however, the better chances are further north and west. On Wednesday evening, there are higher chances for showers and storms area wide as the system drops further south. Of course there are questions in coverage and timing this far out. Again the possibility exists for strong to severe storms with this activity. Lingering chances of precipitation exist for the end of next week. There is some model variability decreasing confidence in chances and coverage for the very end of the week. It does look like there will be a good cool down for that time period with potential afternoon temperatures in the upper 70s to mid 80s. && .AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday night) Issued at 1153 PM CDT Fri Jun 30 2023 Scattered to numerous showers and storms will linger across the region overnight. In addition outflow winds from the storms will cause gusty winds to linger and switch directions. Once the storms diminish the winds will remain out of the northwest/west and decrease. Westerly winds will continue on Saturday with VFR conditions expected. There is a chance that storms could redevelop in the afternoon as the upper trough moves across the region. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Wichita-KICT 70 88 66 90 / 50 40 20 10 Hutchinson 67 86 63 90 / 70 30 20 0 Newton 69 86 64 90 / 60 40 20 10 ElDorado 70 87 64 89 / 50 40 20 10 Winfield-KWLD 70 88 65 90 / 50 50 20 10 Russell 64 83 61 91 / 90 40 10 0 Great Bend 65 83 61 90 / 80 20 10 0 Salina 68 85 63 92 / 80 50 20 0 McPherson 67 85 62 89 / 70 30 20 0 Coffeyville 74 90 67 91 / 50 50 50 10 Chanute 72 89 67 90 / 50 60 40 10 Iola 72 88 66 89 / 50 60 40 10 Parsons-KPPF 73 90 67 92 / 50 60 40 10 && .ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && SYNOPSIS...VJP SHORT TERM...VJP LONG TERM...VJP AVIATION...CDJ
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wichita KS 1122 PM CDT Fri Jun 30 2023 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-020430- 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- 1122 PM CDT Fri Jun 30 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas, South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Tonight Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will affect the region overnight. Severe weather is not expected, however a few strong storms could produce small hail, gusty winds up to 45 mph, and pockets of heavy rainfall. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Thunderstorm chances continue on Saturday. A few strong to severe storms with up to 60 mph winds and quarter sized hail possible. There is potential for thunderstorms on Monday through Thursday. Stay tuned for updates especially if you have outdoor plans. Heat indices are calculated to be in the upper 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight. && For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at: https://weather.gov/crh/ghwo?sid=ict
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
755 PM CDT Fri Jun 30 2023
KSZ032-010215-
Russell KS-
755 PM CDT Fri Jun 30 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Russell
County through 915 PM CDT...
At 755 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Milberger, or 8 miles east of Pfeifer, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Russell, Gorham, Luray, Milberger, Paradise, Waldo and Russell
Airport.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 175 and 190.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
central Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3913 9904 3913 9858 3870 9884 3870 9904
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 221DEG 34KT 3874 9902
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
CARUSOSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
840 PM CDT Fri Jun 30 2023
KSZ047-050-010230-
Rice KS-Barton KS-
840 PM CDT Fri Jun 30 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Rice
and southeastern Barton Counties through 930 PM CDT...
At 840 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ellinwood, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ellinwood, Claflin, Bushton and Silica.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
central Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3860 9849 3859 9848 3852 9848 3852 9840
3842 9829 3829 9855 3835 9867
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 232DEG 16KT 3837 9856
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
CARUSOPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wichita KS
846 PM CDT Fri Jun 30 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0835 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW Russell 38.90N 98.86W
06/30/2023 E60 MPH Russell KS Storm Chaser
&&Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wichita KS
947 PM CDT Fri Jun 30 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0935 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 5 E Brookville 38.78N 97.77W
06/30/2023 E60 MPH Saline KS Trained Spotter
&&The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
26 drought. Local standard time, as filed.
Extreme drought (D3) continued across most of the county, except for northwest portions of the county, which saw Exceptional drought (D4).
Extreme drought (D3) continued across the county through July with the exception of exceptional drought (D4) which persistent across the southwestern portions of the county.
The western half of the county continued to have extreme drought (D3) with conditions improving to moderate drought (D1) in the eastern portions of the county.
Severe drought (D2) to extreme drought (D3) continued across the county during the month of July.
Extreme drought (D3) continued across the county for the month of July.
Extreme drought (D3) continued across most of the county with improvement to severe drought in the far southern portions of the county.
Extreme drought (D3) continued across the county to start July but improved to Moderate drought (D1) across the northeastern parts of the county. The remainder of the county improved to abnormally dry (D0) by the end of the month.
Extreme drought (D3) continued across the county to start July but improved to abnormally dry (D0) by the end of July.
Extreme drought (D3) continued across the southern portions of the county in July with severe drought (D2) continuing in the central areas of the county. The northern portions remained below severe drought (D2). Salina airport reported 3.69 inches of rain for the month of July. This amount is 0.23 inches below normal.
Extreme drought (D3) continued across the county through the month of July.
Extreme drought (D3) continued across the county for the month of July.
Exceptional drought (D4) continued in the eastern areas of the county with extreme drought (D3) in the western areas of the county to start July. Conditions improved in the eastern portions of the county to extreme drought (D3) and improved to moderate drought (D1) in the southwest portions of the county by the end of July. Eisenhower airport reported 4.60 inches of rain for July which is 0.62 inches above normal for the month.
Exceptional drought (D4) continued in the northeastern portions of the county with extreme drought (D3) in the remainder to start July. Conditions improved to extreme drought (D3) in the northeast portions of the county, improved to severe drought (D2) in the southeast portions of the county and improved to moderate drought in western areas of the county (D1).
Extreme drought (D3) continued across the county for the month of July.
Exceptional drought (D4) continued in the southwest part of the county with extreme drought (D3) continued in the remainder of the county for the month of July.
Severe drought (D3) continued in the northern half of the county while the southern half started out in exceptional drought (D4) but improved some in the southwest corner to severe drought (D3) with exceptional drought in the southeast corner (D4).
Exceptional drought (D4) continued for most of the county with extreme drought (D3) in the southwest portion to start the month. Conditions improved across the county to extreme drought (D3) by the end of the month.
Moderate drought (D2) continued in the far northern portions of the county with severe drought (D3) in the central and southeast parts of the county and exceptional drought (D4) in the southwest parts of the county. These conditions remained unchanged through the month.
Severe drought (D3) continued in the far northeastern portions of the county with exceptional drought (D4) in the remainder of the county to start July. Conditions in the far western part of the county improved to severe drought (D3) by the end of the month with no changes elsewhere.
Exceptional drought (D4) continued across most of the county for July but improved to severe drought (D3) in the far southern and southwest portions of the county by the end of the month.
Severe drought (D3) continued across the county to start July but improved to moderate drought (D2) across central and the southeast portions of the county.
Severe drought (D3) continued across the county with only the far southeastern portion of the county in moderate drought (D2) to start the month. Conditions improved to moderate drought (D2) for all areas except the western areas of the county which remained in severe drought (D3).
Exceptional drought (D4) continued in the far northwest parts of the county with severe drought (D3) across central and into the southwest parts of the county and moderate drought (D2) in the remainder to start July. There was no change during the month.
Severe drought (D3) continued across the county for July with only the far northeastern and southwest parts of the county improving to moderate drought (D2) by the end of the month.
Severe drought (D3) in the north and northwest part of the county with moderate drought (D2) in the south and southeast part of the county continued to start the month of July. Conditions improved to moderate drought for all parts of the county with the exception of the far northeastern areas which remained in severe drought (D3) by the end of the month. Chanute airport reported 5.75 inches of rain for the month which is 1.33 inches above normal.
Moderate drought (D2) continued across most of the county with no change for the month of July. The southeast parts of the county only remained abnormally dry (D1) and also did not change.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Kansas in 2023Every state in 2023This day in weather historyWarnings in Kansas, July 2023
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1121657, 1128107, 1128108, 1128109, 1128110, 1128111, 1128112, 1128113, 1128114, 1128115, 1128116, 1128121, 1128122, 1128123, 1128136, 1128138, 1128139, 1128140, 1128144, 1128145, 1128146, 1128147, 1128148, 1128150, 1128153, 1128156.