Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Active Across KS — June 21, 2026 — SevereWX

Severe thunderstorms are pounding central Kansas right now, prompting several severe thunderstorm warnings for damaging winds and large hail. The Storm Prediction Center maintains an Enhanced risk for the state overall, with a Slight risk including areas near Wichita, KS, and Kansas City, MO. Multiple severe thunderstorm watches remain in effect across Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and nearby areas into the early morning hours, as storms continue to develop.

Additional severe potential lingers in west-central and southern Kansas per the latest mesoscale discussion, where a new watch is 60% likely soon.

Timeline

8:08 PM EDT — SPC mesoscale discussion on tornado and severe watches for western Kansas

SPC issued a mesoscale discussion focusing on portions of western Kansas amid active Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Watches 357 and 358. Storms pose risks of large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes through around 12:45 AM EDT. Conditions remain favorable for storm intensification.

8:22 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for east-central Kansas

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 4:00 AM EDT for Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Geary, Marshall, Morris, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Republic, and Riley counties in Kansas. Storms capable of large hail and damaging winds are expected. Take shelter if storms approach.

8:27 PM EDT — SPC mesoscale discussion for severe watch in eastern Wyoming, western Nebraska

SPC released a mesoscale discussion for eastern Wyoming, western Nebraska Panhandle, southwest South Dakota, and far southeast Montana, tied to Severe Thunderstorm Watch 356. Severe storms are likely through 2:00 AM EDT. Hail and wind threats are primary concerns.

8:42 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for western Nebraska

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch covers Arthur, Cherry, Deuel, Garden, Grant, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, and McPherson counties in Nebraska until 2:00 AM EDT. Expect severe thunderstorms with large hail and gusty winds. Monitor radar closely.

8:53 PM EDT — SPC mesoscale discussion on severe watch for Nebraska Sandhills

SPC issued a mesoscale discussion for portions of the Nebraska Sandhills concerning Severe Thunderstorm Watch 360. Threats persist through 2:30 AM EDT. Storms could produce significant hail and wind damage.

9:29 PM EDT — SPC mesoscale discussion for severe watches in western to central Kansas

A new SPC mesoscale discussion targets portions of western into central Kansas, referencing Severe Thunderstorm Watches 358 and 359. Severe weather risks continue through around 3:00 AM EDT. Damaging storms are ongoing.

10:42 PM EDT — SPC mesoscale discussion: 60% chance of new severe watch for KS, OK, TX

SPC highlights severe potential in portions of west-central into southern Kansas, extreme northeastern Texas Panhandle, and far northern Oklahoma, with a 60% probability of a new watch. Threats could escalate through 3:45 AM EDT. Large hail and damaging winds are possible.

10:59 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for northwest Oklahoma

Severe Thunderstorm Watch active until 5:00 AM EDT for Alfalfa, Ellis, Grant, Harper, Woods, and Woodward counties in Oklahoma. Storms may bring large hail and strong winds. Stay weather-aware.

11:00 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for central Kansas

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect until 4:00 AM EDT for Barton, Chase, Ellsworth, Harvey, Lincoln, McPherson, Marion, Reno, Rice, and Russell counties in Kansas. Severe thunderstorms are expected.

11:00 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for south-central Kansas

Severe Thunderstorm Watch covers Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick, and Sumner counties in Kansas until 5:00 AM EDT. Prepare for possible large hail and damaging winds from approaching storms.

11:05 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for OK Panhandle, TX

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is active until 5:00 AM EDT for Beaver County in Oklahoma and Lipscomb County in Texas. Storms capable of severe weather are developing.

11:14 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for central Kansas

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 4:00 AM EDT for Edwards, Pawnee, and Stafford counties in Kansas. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats.

11:14 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southwest Kansas

A watch until 5:00 AM EDT covers Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Meade, Ness, Rush, and Seward counties in Kansas. Severe storms are tracking through.

11:14 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for south-central Kansas

Severe Thunderstorm Watch active until 5:00 AM EDT for Barber, Clark, Comanche, Kiowa, and Pratt counties in Kansas. Take precautions against severe weather.

11:37 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Kansas until 12:30 AM EDT

A radar-indicated Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 12:30 AM EDT for Edwards, Ellis, Pawnee, Pratt, Rush, and Stafford counties in Kansas. Storms are producing large hail and damaging winds.

11:47 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Logan County, CO until 12:15 AM EDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning active until 12:15 AM EDT for Logan County in Colorado. Seek shelter from potential large hail and strong winds.

11:48 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwest Kansas until 12:45 AM EDT

Radar-confirmed Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 12:45 AM EDT for Ford, Gray, and Hodgeman counties in Kansas. Damaging winds and hail are occurring.

11:53 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for south-central Kansas until 12:45 AM EDT

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning covers Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ford, Kiowa, and Pratt counties in Kansas until 12:45 AM EDT. Storms are severe with wind and hail.

11:59 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Kansas until 12:45 AM EDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 12:45 AM EDT for Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, and Russell counties in Kansas. Large hail and damaging gusts are likely.

12:08 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Edwards, Pawnee, Pratt, Stafford Counties

Powerful thunderstorms capable of damaging winds and large hail are moving through Edwards, Pawnee, Pratt and Stafford counties in Kansas. This warning is in effect until 12:30 AM EDT. Seek shelter if storms threaten your area.

12:08 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Doniphan County

Severe thunderstorms with potential for damaging winds and large hail are impacting Doniphan County. The warning runs until 1:00 AM EDT. Stay indoors and monitor updates.

12:11 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Russell Counties

Strong storms bringing damaging winds and large hail are affecting Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln and Russell counties. This warning is active until 12:45 AM EDT. Take precautions if in the warned area.

12:11 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ford, Gray, Hodgeman Counties

Thunderstorms packing large hail and strong winds are over Ford, Gray and Hodgeman counties. The warning expires at 12:45 AM EDT. Avoid outdoor activities.

12:12 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Marshall, Nemaha Counties

Severe weather with damaging winds and hail is hitting Marshall and Nemaha counties. This warning lasts until 12:45 AM EDT. Shelter in place if needed.

12:14 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Brown County

Powerful storms capable of large hail and gusty winds are in Brown County. The warning is in effect until 12:30 AM EDT. Stay alert for rapidly changing conditions.

12:14 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ford, Kiowa, Pratt Counties

Multiple counties including Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ford, Kiowa and Pratt are under Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 12:45 AM EDT. Expect possible damaging winds and large hail. Monitor radar and seek cover.

12:19 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Clark, Edwards, Ford, Hodgeman, Kiowa counties, KS

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 1:00 AM EDT. Storms in these southwest Kansas counties could bring damaging winds and large hail. Take cover if storms approach your location.

12:22 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pratt, Stafford counties, KS

Severe thunderstorm warning until 1:00 AM EDT for Pratt and Stafford counties in central Kansas. Expect possible large hail and strong wind gusts from these storms. Stay alert and monitor updates.

12:22 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Weld County, CO

A severe thunderstorm warning is active until 1:00 AM EDT in Weld County, Colorado. These storms may produce hail and damaging winds. Seek shelter indoors if needed.

12:24 AM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion 1221 for western/central Kansas

The Storm Prediction Center issued Mesoscale Discussion 1221 concerning severe thunderstorms in portions of western into central Kansas. It addresses active Severe Thunderstorm Watches 359 and 361. Conditions favor ongoing storm development.

12:26 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Marshall, Nemaha counties, KS

Severe thunderstorm warning until 12:45 AM EDT for Marshall and Nemaha counties in northeast Kansas. Storms capable of large hail and damaging winds are impacting the area. Prepare for severe weather.

12:26 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Clark, Edwards, Ford, Kiowa, Pratt counties, KS

Warning until 12:45 AM EDT for these southwest-central Kansas counties. Intense storms may produce significant hail and high winds. Residents should seek safe shelter immediately.

12:29 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Barber, Comanche, Edwards, Kiowa, Pratt counties, KS

New severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 1:30 AM EDT across these south-central Kansas counties. Hail and damaging winds are the main threats. Monitor radar and take precautions.

12:30 AM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion 1222 for Nebraska Sandhills

Storm Prediction Center's Mesoscale Discussion 1222 focuses on portions of the Nebraska Sandhills under Severe Thunderstorm Watch 360. It highlights potential for severe weather. Storms could intensify further.

12:32 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Clark, Edwards, Ford, Kiowa Counties, KS

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging winds are moving through southwest Kansas. The warning is in effect until 1:00 AM EDT. Residents in these counties should seek shelter indoors.

12:32 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Weld County, CO

A severe thunderstorm bringing large hail and damaging winds is impacting Weld County in northern Colorado. This warning expires at 1:00 AM EDT. Stay inside and away from windows.

12:32 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Barton, Kingman, McPherson, Reno, Rice Counties, KS

Powerful storms with large hail and strong winds threaten central Kansas. The warning remains active until 1:45 AM EDT. Take precautions and monitor updates.

12:33 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Doniphan County, KS

Severe thunderstorms are affecting Doniphan County in northeast Kansas. Expect large hail and damaging winds until 1:00 AM EDT. Move to a sturdy shelter.

12:37 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, Riley Counties, KS

Storms capable of large hail and damaging winds are over north-central Kansas counties. This warning is valid until 1:15 AM EDT. Avoid travel in the area.

12:42 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Russell Counties, KS

New severe thunderstorms with large hail and strong winds are targeting central Kansas. The warning extends until 2:00 AM EDT. Seek safe shelter immediately.

12:47 AM EDT — SPC MD 1223: Severe risk in eastern Kansas

The Storm Prediction Center issued Mesoscale Discussion 1223, highlighting severe weather potential in eastern Kansas into far western Missouri. A thunderstorm watch is possible with 60% likelihood. Storms may bring damaging winds and large hail.

12:54 AM EDT — SPC MD 1224: Lower severe risk NE Colorado

Mesoscale Discussion 1224 from SPC notes severe potential in northeast Colorado, but a watch is unlikely at 20% probability. Storms there could still strengthen. Residents should stay weather-aware.

12:54 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: S-central Kansas

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 1:30 AM EDT for Barber, Comanche, Kiowa and Pratt counties in Kansas. Expect damaging winds and large hail from these storms. Seek shelter if affected.

12:54 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: SW Kansas

Severe thunderstorm warning now in effect until 1:45 AM EDT for Clark, Comanche, Ford and Kiowa counties in Kansas. These powerful storms pack damaging wind gusts and hail. Take cover indoors.

12:56 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: NE Kansas

Severe thunderstorm warning issued until 1:15 AM EDT for Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Riley counties in Kansas. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats. Monitor local alerts.

12:58 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: NE Colorado

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 1:30 AM EDT for Morgan and Weld counties in Colorado. Storms capable of producing damaging winds and hail. Stay indoors if in the area.

12:59 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Central Kansas

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 1:45 AM EDT for Barton, Kingman, McPherson, Reno and Rice counties in Kansas. Prepare for strong winds and large hail. Heed warnings promptly.

1:02 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for north-central KS

NWS issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 4:00 AM EDT for Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Geary, Marshall, Morris, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Republic, Riley counties in Kansas. Severe storms bringing large hail and damaging winds are possible tonight. Prepare your family and property now.

1:02 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for east-central KS

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7:00 AM EDT across Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Osage, Shawnee counties, Kansas. Conditions favor development of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and strong winds. Have a plan in place and stay informed.

1:02 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for southeast KS

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7:00 AM EDT covers Allen, Butler, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson counties in Kansas. Be ready for severe weather including large hail and gusty winds. Monitor radar closely.

1:02 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Wichita area KS

NWS has a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 5:00 AM EDT for Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick, Sumner counties, Kansas. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds may form. Take precautions tonight.

1:02 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for central KS

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued until 4:00 AM EDT for Barton, Chase, Ellsworth, Harvey, Lincoln, McPherson, Marion, Reno, Rice, Russell counties in Kansas. Expect possible severe storms with hail and high winds. Secure loose objects outdoors.

1:02 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central KS

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is active until 2:00 AM EDT for Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Russell counties, Kansas. Dangerous storm with large hail and damaging winds is moving through the area. Seek shelter immediately if in its path.

1:02 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwest KS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 1:30 AM EDT for Barber, Pratt counties in Kansas. This storm can produce large hail and wind gusts strong enough to cause damage. Move indoors away from windows.

1:03 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for SE KS & SW MO

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7:00 AM EDT for Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford counties KS and Barton, Jasper, Vernon counties MO. Severe weather including hail and damaging winds is possible overnight. Stay weather-aware.

1:04 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for KC metro KS/MO

NWS watch until 7:00 AM EDT covers Atchison, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami, Wyandotte KS and Bates, Cass, Clay, Jackson MO. Prepare for potential severe thunderstorms with hail and strong winds. Check updates frequently.

1:10 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwest KS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning active until 1:45 AM EDT for Clark, Comanche, Ford, Kiowa counties, Kansas. Strong storm capable of large hail and damaging gusts threatens the region. Take cover now.

1:12 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for southwest KS

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 5:00 AM EDT issued for Barber, Clark, Comanche, Ford, Kiowa, Meade, Pratt counties KS. More severe storms possible with hail and winds. Be prepared to act quickly.

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

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now active until 4:00 AM EDT for Edwards, Pawnee, Stafford counties, Kansas. Hail and damaging winds could accompany storms. Have shelter options ready.

1:12 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeast CO

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 1:30 AM EDT for Morgan, Weld counties, Colorado. Radar shows a dangerous thunderstorm producing large hail and strong winds. Seek safe shelter immediately.

1:21 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Barber, Pratt Counties, KS

A severe thunderstorm is moving through Barber and Pratt counties in Kansas. It packs strong winds and large hail. The warning runs until 2:00 AM EDT. Seek shelter inside a sturdy building.

1:27 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Barton, Kingman, McPherson, Reno, Rice Counties, KS

Another severe thunderstorm threatens Barton, Kingman, McPherson, Reno and Rice counties in Kansas. Expect strong winds capable of damage and large hail. This warning is active until 1:45 AM EDT. Stay indoors and away from windows.

1:29 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Comanche, Kiowa Counties, KS

A severe thunderstorm is impacting Comanche and Kiowa counties in Kansas. It may produce damaging winds and large hail. The warning expires at 1:45 AM EDT. Take cover if in the path.

1:32 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick & Sumner, KS

Powerful storms bringing large hail and damaging winds are impacting these counties. The warning lasts until 2:45 AM EDT. Seek sturdy shelter away from windows.

1:38 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ellsworth, Lincoln, McPherson, Marion, Rice, Russell & Saline, KS

Intense thunderstorms capable of large hail and strong gusts are moving through central Kansas. This warning is in effect until 3:00 AM EDT. Stay indoors and monitor updates.

1:40 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harvey, Reno & Sedgwick, KS

Storms with potential for very large hail and wind damage threaten these areas. The alert expires at 2:15 AM EDT. Prepare to protect yourself from severe weather.

1:48 AM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion 1225 for Nebraska Sandhills

The Storm Prediction Center issued Mesoscale Discussion 1225 for portions of the Nebraska Sandhills. This concerns Severe Thunderstorm Watch 360. Storms in the area may intensify soon.

1:48 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Kay County, OK

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Kay County, Oklahoma, until 5:00 AM EDT. Powerful storms bringing damaging winds and large hail are possible. Prepare now and stay informed.

1:48 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Alfalfa & Grant Counties, OK

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Alfalfa and Grant Counties, Oklahoma, until 5:00 AM EDT. Expect potential for strong winds and large hail from developing storms. Monitor for warnings.

1:53 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harvey, Reno & Sedgwick Counties, KS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning now active for Harvey, Reno and Sedgwick Counties in Kansas until 2:15 AM EDT. Storms could produce very strong winds and large hail. Seek shelter if in path.

1:55 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick & Sumner Counties, KS

New Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner Counties in Kansas until 2:45 AM EDT. Dangerous storms with damaging winds and hail threaten the area. Take precautions immediately.

2:08 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for eastern KS counties

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Osage and Shawnee counties in Kansas. The watch is in effect until 7:00 AM EDT. Prepare for possible large hail and damaging winds.

2:08 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for central KS counties

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now active for Clay, Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Riley and Wabaunsee counties in Kansas until 4:00 AM EDT. Storms in this area could bring large hail and strong winds. Stay alert and have a safety plan ready.

2:09 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central KS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Ellsworth, Lincoln, McPherson, Marion, Rice and Saline counties until 3:00 AM EDT. Dangerous storms with large hail and damaging winds are underway or imminent. Seek shelter immediately if in the path.

What's Next

Overnight storms continue to pose a severe threat across Kansas with Slight risk for large hail and damaging winds. Additional watches and warnings are possible through the morning hours. Keep monitoring radar and National Weather Service updates for the latest developments.

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