Tornado Warnings Active in KS/CO; Severe Storms KS/CO — June 9, 2026 — SevereWX

Severe thunderstorms are active across Kansas, Nebraska, and eastern Colorado under the Storm Prediction Center's highest ENHANCED Day 1 risk level. A Slight risk covers areas near Wichita, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri, where storms continue to threaten large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. Right now, a tornado warning blankets Morris County in Kansas, with multiple severe thunderstorm warnings also in effect amid ongoing watches.

Storms have intensified this evening, prompting a series of mesoscale discussions and watches as activity spreads northeastward.

Timeline

8:34 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Eastern Kansas

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 2:00 AM EDT covering Anderson, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Dickinson, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Jackson, Jefferson, and other counties in eastern Kansas. Storms moving through this region could produce damaging winds and large hail. Residents should prepare for potential severe weather.

8:58 PM EDT — SPC Flags Severe Risk, 60% Watch Odds in Nebraska/Northern Kansas

The Storm Prediction Center issues Mesoscale Discussion 1037, highlighting growing severe thunderstorm potential across western and central Nebraska into northern Kansas. A severe thunderstorm watch is 60% likely within the next couple of hours. Storms here may bring hail and strong winds.

9:33 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Nebraska Panhandle

A severe thunderstorm watch extends until 3:00 AM EDT for Arthur, Chase, Deuel, Frontier, Garden, Grant, Hayes, Keith, Lincoln, Perkins, and other counties in western Nebraska. Thunderstorms in this area pose risks of severe hail and gusty winds. Stay alert as storms develop.

9:55 PM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion for Severe Watch 290 in Central/Eastern Kansas

Mesoscale Discussion 1038 from the SPC addresses central and eastern Kansas concerning Severe Thunderstorm Watch 290. Storms under this watch threaten severe weather including large hail and damaging winds. The discussion underscores the ongoing threat.

10:44 PM EDT — SPC Update on Watch 290 for Central Kansas

Mesoscale Discussion 1039 focuses on portions of central Kansas under Severe Thunderstorm Watch 290. Severe thunderstorms continue to pose hail and wind risks in the warned area. Conditions remain favorable for strong storms.

10:56 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch 290 Covers Central/Southern Kansas

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 290 is active until 2:00 AM EDT for counties including Butler, Chase, Greenwood, Harvey, McPherson, Marion, Saline in central Kansas; Reno and Sedgwick; and Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Harper, Kingman, Sumner farther south. These storms could produce very large hail and destructive winds. Multiple warnings are likely as activity intensifies.

11:06 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch 291 for NW Kansas/SW Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 291 took effect until 3:00 AM EDT covering Cheyenne, Decatur, Graham, Norton, Rawlins, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas counties in Kansas plus Dundy and Hitchcock in Nebraska. Expect potential for severe hail and winds from developing thunderstorms.

11:39 PM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion for Watch 291 in NW Kansas/Western Nebraska

Mesoscale Discussion 1040 details severe potential across northwestern Kansas into western Nebraska under Severe Thunderstorm Watch 291. Storms here carry risks of large hail and damaging gusts. The watch supports ongoing monitoring.

11:56 PM EDT — Tornado Warning for Morris County, KS

A tornado warning is in effect for Morris County, Kansas, until 12:15 AM EDT. Radar indicates dangerous rotation capable of producing a tornado. Take shelter immediately if in the warned area.

12:02 AM EDT — SPC MD 1041: Severe risk eastern KS, western MO

Storm Prediction Center notes growing severe weather threat across eastern Kansas and western Missouri. A tornado or severe thunderstorm watch is very likely soon. Prepare for large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes.

12:05 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm warning: Chase Co., KS until 12:30 AM EDT

Thunderstorms with potential for large hail and damaging winds are impacting Chase County. Seek shelter if threatened. Warning expires 12:30 AM EDT but could be extended or canceled.

12:05 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm warning: Morris, Wabaunsee counties, KS until 12:30 AM EDT

Strong storms capable of large hail and gusty winds are moving through Morris and Wabaunsee counties. Stay indoors away from windows. This warning is in effect until 12:30 AM EDT.

12:13 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm watch: South-central KS counties until 2:00 AM EDT

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Greenwood, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, McPherson counties in Kansas. Conditions favor storms with large hail and damaging winds. Watch valid until 2:00 AM EDT.

12:13 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm watch: Southeast KS counties until 2:00 AM EDT

NWS has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Allen, Neosho, Wilson, Woodson counties in Kansas. Be ready for large hail and strong wind gusts from approaching storms. Expires at 2:00 AM EDT.

12:14 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm warning: Butler, Chase, Greenwood counties, KS until 12:30 AM EDT

Dangerous thunderstorms bringing large hail and damaging winds are over Butler, Chase, and Greenwood counties. Take cover immediately if in these areas. Warning until 12:30 AM EDT.

12:14 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm warning: Jackson, Pottawatomie, Shawnee, Wabaunsee counties, KS until 1:00 AM EDT

Severe storms with hail and high winds threaten Jackson, Pottawatomie, Shawnee, and Wabaunsee counties. Move to a sturdy structure. Expires 1:00 AM EDT; monitor updates.

12:14 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm warning: Sherman, Thomas counties, KS until 1:15 AM EDT

Thunderstorms producing large hail and damaging winds are affecting Sherman and Thomas counties in northwest Kansas. Shelter in place. Warning in effect until 1:15 AM EDT.

12:21 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning northeast Colorado

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Cheyenne and Kit Carson counties until 12:45 AM EDT. These storms can produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Take shelter if severe weather is nearby.

12:27 AM EDT — Tornado warning east-central Kansas

A tornado warning is in effect for Lyon and Osage counties until 12:45 AM EDT — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Radar indicates possible tornado development in the warned area. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor immediately.

12:28 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning eastern Kansas

Severe thunderstorm warning now active for Coffey, Lyon, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee counties until 1:00 AM EDT. Expect large hail and strong winds with this storm. Remain vigilant and monitor local radar.

12:29 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning southeast Kansas

A severe thunderstorm warning covers Butler, Greenwood, Wilson and Woodson counties until 1:30 AM EDT. Damaging hail and wind gusts are the main threats. Seek safe shelter if storms approach.

12:31 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for southeast Kansas

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 2:00 AM EDT for Allen, Butler, Chase, Elk, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson counties in Kansas. Storms in this area could bring damaging winds and large hail. Residents should prepare now for possible severe weather.

12:36 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for south-central Kansas

A severe thunderstorm warning is active until 1:30 AM EDT for Butler, Greenwood, Wilson and Woodson counties in Kansas. These storms may produce large hail and strong winds capable of damage. Take shelter if you're in the warned area.

12:38 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwest Kansas

Severe thunderstorm warning until 1:15 AM EDT for Thomas County in Kansas. Expect large hail and damaging wind gusts from this storm. Stay indoors and away from windows.

12:42 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeast Kansas

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 1:45 AM EDT for Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Osage and Shawnee counties in Kansas. The storms could bring very large hail and destructive winds. Seek safe shelter immediately.

12:44 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeast Kansas

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 1:00 AM EDT for Coffey, Lyon, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee counties in Kansas. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats. Move to an interior room if threatened.

12:44 AM EDT — Tornado Warning for northeast Colorado

Tornado warning in effect until 1:15 AM EDT for Cheyenne and Kit Carson counties in Colorado — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Radar indicates a dangerous tornado. Take cover in the lowest level of a sturdy building, away from windows.

12:46 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning SE Kansas

Severe thunderstorms bringing damaging winds and large hail are moving through Butler, Greenwood, Wilson and Woodson Counties. Take shelter in a sturdy building if you're in the warned area. Stay tuned for updates.

12:49 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch SE KS/SW MO

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for storms with damaging winds and large hail in Bourbon and Crawford Counties KS, plus Barton, Cedar, Dade, St. Clair and Vernon Counties MO. The watch lasts until 5:00 AM EDT. Be ready to act if warnings are issued.

12:49 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch NE KS/KC metro

Severe weather is possible until 5:00 AM EDT across Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami, Wyandotte Counties KS and Bates, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson Counties MO around Kansas City. Watch for large hail and strong winds. Have a safety plan.

12:51 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning eastern CO/northwest KS

Powerful thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are impacting Kit Carson and Yuma Counties CO, and Cheyenne and Sherman Counties KS. Move indoors away from windows if affected. Threats continue for a while.

12:51 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch central-eastern KS

Conditions support severe thunderstorms until 2:00 AM EDT in Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee Counties KS. Hail and gusty winds are primary concerns. Monitor local alerts closely.

12:52 AM EDT — Tornado Warning eastern Colorado

Tornado Warning in effect until 1:15 AM EDT for Cheyenne and Kit Carson Counties CO — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Dangerous rotation in storms could spawn a damaging tornado. Seek shelter now in the lowest level of a sturdy building.

12:52 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning NE Kansas

Severe storms packing large hail and damaging winds are over Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Osage and Shawnee Counties KS. Protect yourself and property by heading inside. More activity expected.

12:54 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning northwest Kansas

A severe thunderstorm capable of large hail and strong winds is near Thomas County KS. The storm is moving quickly, so act fast if in its path. Safety first.

1:06 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: eastern CO, western KS

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Kit Carson and Yuma counties in Colorado, plus Cheyenne and Sherman counties in Kansas, until 1:45 AM EDT. These storms could pack damaging winds and very large hail. Stay indoors and monitor updates.

1:12 AM EDT — Tornado Warning near Topeka, KS

NWS has issued a Tornado Warning for Douglas, Jefferson and Shawnee counties in Kansas, in effect until 1:30 AM EDT — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Radar indicates a possible tornado. Seek shelter in the lowest level of a sturdy building immediately.

1:12 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: south-central KS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning now active for Greenwood, Wilson and Woodson counties in Kansas until 1:30 AM EDT. Expect potential for damaging winds and large hail from these powerful storms. Have a safety plan ready.

1:12 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning blankets east-central KS

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning covers Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Osage and Shawnee counties in Kansas until 1:45 AM EDT. Strong winds and large hail threaten the area. Avoid travel if possible.

1:14 AM EDT — Tornado Warning: eastern CO

Tornado Warning issued for Cheyenne and Kit Carson counties in Colorado, in effect until 2:15 AM EDT — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Radar shows possible tornado. Take cover right away away from windows.

1:19 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeast CO, northwest KS

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 1:45 AM EDT for Kit Carson and Yuma counties in Colorado, plus Cheyenne and Sherman counties in Kansas. This storm may produce damaging winds and large hail. Take cover if you're in the warned area.

1:21 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for eastern KS

Severe thunderstorm warning now active until 2:00 AM EDT across Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami, and Wyandotte counties in Kansas. Expect strong wind gusts and large hail from this storm. Seek shelter promptly.

1:28 AM EDT — Tornado Warning for eastern CO

Tornado warning in effect until 2:15 AM EDT for Cheyenne and Kit Carson counties in Colorado — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Radar indicates a possible tornado. Get to a safe spot immediately.

1:40 AM EDT — Tornado Warning issued for Kit Carson Co., CO

The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Kit Carson County in Colorado. It remains in effect until 2:15 AM EDT and could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Seek shelter immediately if in the area.

1:43 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east-central KS

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is active for Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jefferson, Osage, and Shawnee counties in Kansas until 2:15 AM EDT. These storms may produce damaging winds and large hail. Remain weather-aware as storms move through.

What's Next

Severe storms will persist overnight across Kansas and Colorado, bringing risks of tornadoes, large hail, and strong winds under the ENHANCED threat level. Additional warnings are possible as storms develop and intensify. Stay tuned to local updates and have a safety plan ready.

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