The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 a.m. for the following counties in our area.

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 a.m. for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyJewell CountyMitchell CountyOttawa CountyRepublic County

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for some counties in our area

An active weather pattern will persist through much of the week with daily and nightly rain chances. 

At this point, the best chance for widespread rainfall appears to be Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Severe storms are also a possibility Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceAn active weather pattern will persist through much of the week with daily and nightly rain chances. At this point, the best chance for widespread rainfall appears to be Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Severe storms are also a possibility Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night.

NWS: Chance for storms through Wednesday

In 1927, a huge F5 tornado nearly two miles wide raced 95 miles from extreme south-central Kansas to central Kansas. The tornado killed 10, injured 300, and caused approximately $1.3 million in damage. Most of the approximately 100 farmsteads that were hit vanished. The twister began in extreme southeast Comanche County. The vortex quickly intensified, reaching nearly one mile wide. The tornado tore through Barber, Kingman, eastern Reno, and southwest McPherson counties before lifting seven miles south-southwest of McPherson. Four fatalities occurred one mile southeast of Medicine Lodge, one was two miles west of Kingman, three were in East Hutchinson and two were in McPherson County. Damage in East Hutchinson totaled $750,000.

In 1840, the Great Natchez, Mississippi Tornado roared into the record books. The huge vortex formed just southwest of Natchez just before 1 p.m. and moved northeast along the Mississippi River. The tornado killed 317 and injured 109. It was the deadliest tornado in United States history until the Tri-State Tornado of March 18, 1925, that killed 695 and injured 2,027. It is still the second deadliest United States tornado on record. It is also the only massive tornado in United States history to have killed more people than it injured, at almost a 3 to 1 margin.&nbsp;&nbsp;

National Weather ServiceIn 1927, a huge F5 tornado nearly two miles wide raced 95 miles from extreme south-central Kansas to central Kansas. The tornado killed 10, injured 300, and caused approximately $1.3 million in damage. Most of the approximately 100 farmsteads that were hit vanished. The twister began in extreme southeast Comanche County. The vortex quickly intensified, reaching nearly one mile wide. The tornado tore through Barber, Kingman, eastern Reno, and southwest McPherson counties before lifting seven miles south-southwest of McPherson. Four fatalities occurred one mile southeast of Medicine Lodge, one was two miles west of Kingman, three were in East Hutchinson and two were in McPherson County. Damage in East Hutchinson totaled $750,000. In 1840, the Great Natchez, Mississippi Tornado roared into the record books. The huge vortex formed just southwest of Natchez just before 1 p.m. and moved northeast along the Mississippi River. The tornado killed 317 and injured 109. It was the deadliest tornado in United States history until the Tri-State Tornado of March 18, 1925, that killed 695 and injured 2,027. It is still the second deadliest United States tornado on record. It is also the only massive tornado in United States history to have killed more people than it injured, at almost a 3 to 1 margin.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This Day in Weather History 1927: F5 tornado roars toward McPherson

It's going to be another hot day Sunday with a chance for severe storms tonight.

According to the National Weather Service in Wichita,&nbsp;temperatures will once again climb into the 90s today, with much of the area, including Salina, reaching the mid-90s.

While the best chances for strong to severe storms will be across northeast Kansas this evening and tonight, there also is a low chance that an isolated strong storm or two could sneak into central or southeast Kansas tonight as well, the weather service noted.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTIt's going to be another hot day Sunday with a chance for severe storms tonight.According to the National Weather Service in Wichita,&nbsp;temperatures will once again climb into the 90s today, with much of the area, including Salina, reaching the mid-90s.<figure>
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 </figure>While the best chances for strong to severe storms will be across northeast Kansas this evening and tonight, there also is a low chance that an isolated strong storm or two could sneak into central or southeast Kansas tonight as well, the weather service noted.

Mid-90s today; chance for strong storms this evening

Very warm temperatures are expected today as many locations see their first 90-degree temperatures of the year.

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Parts of area to see 90-degree temperatures on Saturday

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until midnight that includes Jewell County.

By SALINA POSTThe National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until midnight that includes Jewell County.

Severe thunderstorm watch for Jewell County until midnight

Strong to severe storms are possible late Thursday afternoon through Thursday night. The greatest severe risk is expected across south-central Kansas with large hail and damaging winds possible. Locally heavy rainfall is possible across southern Kansas Thursday night.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceStrong to severe storms are possible late Thursday afternoon through Thursday night. The greatest severe risk is expected across south-central Kansas with large hail and damaging winds possible. Locally heavy rainfall is possible across southern Kansas Thursday night.

Late Thursday severe weather looks to be staying to our south

Showers and thunderstorms will become likely across central and eastern Kansas from Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. Strong to severe storms will be possible and some with locally heavy rainfall.

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Showers likely Thursday in our area

A warming trend is expected later this week. There will be chances for showers and storms by the middle of the week and then again late in the weekend.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceA warming trend is expected later this week. There will be chances for showers and storms by the middle of the week and then again late in the weekend.

NWS: Warmth with a chance for showers by midweek

Freeze warnings are in effect for some of our northern counties for early Monday morning.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a freeze warning in effect from 2-8 a.m. Monday for the following counties in our area.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees are expected.

Freezing conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a freeze warning in effect from 1-9 a.m. Monday for the following counties in our area.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 to 32 are expected.

Freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

By SALINA POSTFreeze warnings are in effect for some of our northern counties for early Monday morning.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a freeze warning in effect from 2-8 a.m. Monday for the following counties in our area.Cloud CountyRepublic CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees are expected.Freezing conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a freeze warning in effect from 1-9 a.m. Monday for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 to 32 are expected.Freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Freeze warnings issued for some area counties early Monday

In 2022, Mother Nature flipped the switch from a quiet and humid evening to a wild night spawning five different tornadoes in less than fifteen minutes between 7:57 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.

These five tornadoes&nbsp;ranged in strength from EF-0 to EF-3. Two EF-0 tornadoes occurred in Hillsboro and Lehigh. Two EF-1 tornadoes occurred in Durham and Tampa and the most powerful, EF-3 occurred in Andover. 

The Andover, EF-3 tornado, was not only the most powerful that evening, but also the most destructive and one of the most photographed and filmed tornadoes in history. The destructive twister first touched down 4 miles east of McConnell Air Force Base as an EF-1 tearing up roofs along the way. As it moved into Butler County, it increased in strength to an EF-2 and began removing roofs from businesses and residences as the twister then turned north toward Andover. By the time the twister reached highway 54 in Andover, the twister had grown into a powerful EF-3 tornado and was now destroying homes and businesses.

At the Andover YMCA, cars&nbsp;were thrown from the parking lot into the lobby. The powerful&nbsp;twister continued on to the north through multiple neighborhoods&nbsp;before finally lifting off the ground 1 mile southeast of Benton. 

The Andover EF-3 tornado was rated to have 155 mph winds a&nbsp;width of 440 yards and, a 13-mile-long path. More than 1,000&nbsp;structures were damaged, of which approximately 400 were destroyed.&nbsp;Fortunately, no one perished in this tornado or any other tornado&nbsp;that occurred that evening. There were only three injuries.

In 1989, powerful severe thunderstorms raked east and northeast Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana with huge hail and damaging winds. The largest hail, which reached the size of softballs, pummeled Palestine, Texas. The extent of damage was not reported. Tennis ball-sized hail caused around $10 million damage in Pine Bluff, Ark.&nbsp;

National Weather ServiceIn 2022, Mother Nature flipped the switch from a quiet and humid evening to a wild night spawning five different tornadoes in less than fifteen minutes between 7:57 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. These five tornadoes&nbsp;ranged in strength from EF-0 to EF-3. Two EF-0 tornadoes occurred in Hillsboro and Lehigh. Two EF-1 tornadoes occurred in Durham and Tampa and the most powerful, EF-3 occurred in Andover. The Andover, EF-3 tornado, was not only the most powerful that evening, but also the most destructive and one of the most photographed and filmed tornadoes in history. The destructive twister first touched down 4 miles east of McConnell Air Force Base as an EF-1 tearing up roofs along the way. As it moved into Butler County, it increased in strength to an EF-2 and began removing roofs from businesses and residences as the twister then turned north toward Andover. By the time the twister reached highway 54 in Andover, the twister had grown into a powerful EF-3 tornado and was now destroying homes and businesses. At the Andover YMCA, cars&nbsp;were thrown from the parking lot into the lobby. The powerful&nbsp;twister continued on to the north through multiple neighborhoods&nbsp;before finally lifting off the ground 1 mile southeast of Benton. The Andover EF-3 tornado was rated to have 155 mph winds a&nbsp;width of 440 yards and, a 13-mile-long path. More than 1,000&nbsp;structures were damaged, of which approximately 400 were destroyed.&nbsp;Fortunately, no one perished in this tornado or any other tornado&nbsp;that occurred that evening. There were only three injuries. In 1989, powerful severe thunderstorms raked east and northeast Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana with huge hail and damaging winds. The largest hail, which reached the size of softballs, pummeled Palestine, Texas. The extent of damage was not reported. Tennis ball-sized hail caused around $10 million damage in Pine Bluff, Ark.&nbsp;

This Day In Weather History: Area twisters, Andover tornado in 2022

A red flag warning has been issued for counties in our area for Sunday.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from 1-8 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.

Northwest winds at 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph and relative humidity in the 19 to 22 percent range are forecast.

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

By SALINA POSTA red flag warning has been issued for counties in our area for Sunday.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from 1-8 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountyNorthwest winds at 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph and relative humidity in the 19 to 22 percent range are forecast.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red flag warning issued for area counties Sunday

A red flag warning has been issued for two counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect through 8 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area. 

Northwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 to 20 percent are forecast.

Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly. Use caution if engaging in activities that may result in a fire starting.

By SALINA POSTA red flag warning has been issued for two counties in our area.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect through 8 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area. Jewell CountyMitchell CountyNorthwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 to 20 percent are forecast.Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly. Use caution if engaging in activities that may result in a fire starting.

Red flag warning issued for Jewell, Mitchell counties Saturday

UPDATE 4 p.m. Friday: Cloud and Republic counties have been added to the frost advisory list. See details below.

Frost advisories for early Saturday have been issued for counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a frost advisory in effect from 2-8 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.

Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a frost advisory in effect from 12 a.m.-8 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.

Low temperatures of 32 to 36 degrees with light winds and mostly clear skies will result in areas of frost formation.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a frost advisory in effect from 2-9 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.

Frost could damage or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

UPDATE 4 p.m. Friday: Cloud and Republic counties have been added to the frost advisory list. See details below.By SALINA POSTFrost advisories for early Saturday have been issued for counties in our area.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a frost advisory in effect from 2-8 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountyTemperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a frost advisory in effect from 12 a.m.-8 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountyLow temperatures of 32 to 36 degrees with light winds and mostly clear skies will result in areas of frost formation.Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a frost advisory in effect from 2-9 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.Cloud CountyRepublic CountyTemperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.Frost could damage or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

UPDATE: Frost advisories issued for some area counties early Saturday

Areas of light to moderate rain will continue to affect parts of central, southern Kansas through the evening. Rainfall amounts should range between a tenth of an inch to 0.50 of an inch.

We won't see much in Saline County, however.

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Light rain forecast for part of area, further south this evening

Periodic rain showers will continue through Thursday. The highest rainfall totals are forecast to remain across southern Kansas where more than two inches is possible.

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NWS: Heavier rain to stay to our south

Periodic rain showers and a few thunderstorms are expected through much of the week. Rain totals may exceed one inch, especially across southern Kansas. 

Below seasonal normal temperatures are forecast Tuesday and Wednesday with values back near seasonal normal of 70 degrees in north central Kansas on Thursday.

Periodic rain showers and a few thunderstorms are expected through much of the week. Rain totals may exceed 1 inch, especially across southern Kansas.

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 </figure>UPDATED 7:30 p.m. MondayNational Weather ServicePeriodic rain showers and a few thunderstorms are expected through much of the week. Rain totals may exceed one inch, especially across southern Kansas. Below seasonal normal temperatures are forecast Tuesday and Wednesday with values back near seasonal normal of 70 degrees in north central Kansas on Thursday.<figure>
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 </figure>National Weather ServicePeriodic rain showers and a few thunderstorms are expected through much of the week. Rain totals may exceed 1 inch, especially across southern Kansas.

UPDATE: Chances for rainfall through Thursday drop for area

Several new low-temperature records were set across the area this morning, including in Salina.

On the same day that Salina recorded the hottest temperature in the nation in 1989, the city also set its low-temperature record Sunday morning. According to the National Weather Service, Salina's low temperature this morning was 27 degrees, breaking a low record of 28 degrees that was set in 1909.

READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/1c7eabe7-3d46-403a-8611-a11a500a6eaf">THIS DAY IN WEATHER HISTORY: Salina national hot spot in 1989</a>

The coldest low temperature recorded this morning was in Russell where the temperature fell to 22 degrees, breaking the previous record of 26 degrees last set in 2013.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTSeveral new low-temperature records were set across the area this morning, including in Salina.On the same day that Salina recorded the hottest temperature in the nation in 1989, the city also set its low-temperature record Sunday morning. According to the National Weather Service, Salina's low temperature this morning was 27 degrees, breaking a low record of 28 degrees that was set in 1909.READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/1c7eabe7-3d46-403a-8611-a11a500a6eaf">THIS DAY IN WEATHER HISTORY: Salina national hot spot in 1989</a>The coldest low temperature recorded this morning was in Russell where the temperature fell to 22 degrees, breaking the previous record of 26 degrees last set in 2013.

Salina breaks more than 100-year-old low temp record Sunday

In 1989, Salina was the hot spot in the nation with a high of 105 degrees. The high was also an April record for the State of Kansas. In 1958, an astonishing two-day snowstorm buried parts of South Central Montana with five to six feet of snow.&nbsp;&nbsp;

National Weather ServiceIn 1989, Salina was the hot spot in the nation with a high of 105 degrees. The high was also an April record for the State of Kansas. In 1958, an astonishing two-day snowstorm buried parts of South Central Montana with five to six feet of snow.&nbsp;&nbsp;

THIS DAY IN WEATHER HISTORY: Salina national hot spot in 1989

The next few days should stay cool with below-normal temperatures. There are increasing chances for rain as we move through the middle of next week.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceThe next few days should stay cool with below-normal temperatures. There are increasing chances for rain as we move through the middle of next week.

Below normal temps, chances for rain early this week

Early Sunday freeze warnings have been issued for much of Kansas, including counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 are expected.

Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 are expected.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 are expected.

By SALINA POSTEarly Sunday freeze warnings have been issued for much of Kansas, including counties in our area.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountySaline CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 are expected.Freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.Marion CountyMcPherson CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 are expected.Freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 are expected.Freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 are expected.Freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Freeze warnings across the area issued for Sunday morning

Freeze warnings and watches have been issued for our area this weekend.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m.-8 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m.-9 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 are expected.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m.-9 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.

Temperatures as low as 30 are expected Saturday morning.

Freeze conditions could damage or kill sensitive vegetation.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a freeze watch in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday morning for the following counties in our area.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 are possible.

Frost conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a freeze watch in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday morning for the following counties in our area.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 are possible.

Freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a freeze watch in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday morning for the following counties in our area.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 are possible.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a freeze watch in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday morning for the following counties in our area.

Temperatures as low as 27 are possible Sunday morning.

By SALINA POSTFreeze warnings and watches have been issued for our area this weekend.<h2>Freeze warnings</h2>The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m.-8 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.Lincoln CountySaline CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 are expected.Freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m.-9 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.Jewell County Mitchell CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 are expected.Freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a freeze warning in effect from 12 a.m.-9 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountyTemperatures as low as 30 are expected Saturday morning.Freeze conditions could damage or kill sensitive vegetation.<h2>Freeze watches</h2>The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a freeze watch in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday morning for the following counties in our area.Lincoln CountySaline CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 are possible.Frost conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a freeze watch in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday morning for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyMarion County McPherson CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 are possible.Freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a freeze watch in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday morning for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 are possible.Frost conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a freeze watch in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday morning for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountyTemperatures as low as 27 are possible Sunday morning.Freeze conditions could damage or kill sensitive vegetation.

Freeze warnings, watches issued for this weekend

Rainfall varied across the area as thunderstorms rumbled through Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, bringing with them wind and hail.

Parts of Clay, Mitchell, and Ottawa counties received more than an inch of rain.

At the Salina Regional Airport, 0.49 of an inch of rain and wind gusts up to 38 mph were reported.

Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Thursday (unless otherwise noted) from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Wakefield 0.2 NW, 0.85 of an inch (reported at 6:30 a.m.)

Concordia 0.6 SW, 0.71 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)

Chapman 0.2 SSE, 0.56 of an inch (reported at 5 a.m.)

Abilene 0.5 WSW, 0.50 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)

Abilene 10.9 S, 0.52 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)

Abilene 2.4 WSW, 0.47 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Carlton 3.6 WSW, 0.37 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Ellsworth 0.2 W, 0.42 of an inch (reported at 5:55 a.m.)

Marquette 9.4 NW, 0.17 of an inch (reported at 7:29 a.m.)

McPherson 3.8 SSE, 0.20 of an inch (reported at 5 a.m.)

Inman 4.6 NW, 0.03 of an inch (reported at 7:01 a.m.)

Galva 5.3 NNE, 0.25 of an inch (reported at 7:06 a.m.)

Beloit 0.2 SE, 0.27 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Beloit 0.4 NNW, 0.30 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

By SALINA POSTRainfall varied across the area as thunderstorms rumbled through Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, bringing with them wind and hail.Parts of Clay, Mitchell, and Ottawa counties received more than an inch of rain.At the Salina Regional Airport, 0.49 of an inch of rain and wind gusts up to 38 mph were reported.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682008348139.jpeg" alt="Two-inch hail fell in Chapman as a storm blew through at approximately 6:25 p.m. Wednesday. Photo courtesy weather observer Jeffrey Wenger" />
 <figcaption>Two-inch hail fell in Chapman as a storm blew through at approximately 6:25 p.m. Wednesday. Photo courtesy weather observer Jeffrey Wenger</figcaption>
 </figure>Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Thursday (unless otherwise noted) from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>CLAY COUNTY</h2>Wakefield 0.2 NW, 0.85 of an inch (reported at 6:30 a.m.)Clay Center 12.4 NNE, 2.22 inchesClay Center 6.7 WNW, 1.54 inchesMorganville 3.2 SW, 1.58 inches<h2>CLOUD COUNTY</h2>Concordia 0.6 SW, 0.71 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)Jamestown 2.4 NW, 0.47 of an inchConcordia 9.3 SSW, 0.48 of an inchConcordia 1.8 S, 0.52 of an inch<h2>DICKINSON COUNTY</h2>Chapman 0.2 SSE, 0.56 of an inch (reported at 5 a.m.)Abilene 0.5 WSW, 0.50 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)Abilene 10.9 S, 0.52 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)Enterprise 0.3 NW, 0.53 of an inchChapman 6.0 NNE, 0.67 of an inchHope 0.3 S, 0.50 of an inchAbilene 12.7 S, 0.39 of an inchAbilene 5.4 E, 0.04 of an inchAbilene 5.9 NNW, 0.50 of an inchChapman 5.2 SE, 0.58 of an inchCarlton 2.1 NNW, 0.41 of an inchAbilene 7.9 NNW, 0.34 of an inchHope 7.5 NNW, 0.56 of an inchAbilene 10.3 S, 0.34 of an inchAbilene 0.7 W, 0.42 of an inchEnterprise 2.1 SW, 0.50 of an inchAbilene 1.1 NNE, 0.44 of an inchAbilene 9.4 S, 0.44 of an inchAbilene 2.4 WSW, 0.47 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)Carlton 3.6 WSW, 0.37 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)<h2>ELLSWORTH COUNTY</h2>Ellsworth 0.2 W, 0.42 of an inch (reported at 5:55 a.m.)Ellsworth 0.3 E, 0.40 of an inchHolyrood 6.2 NNW, 0.75 of an inchBrookville 5.5 W, 0.47 of an inchLorraine 2.5 ESE, 0.25 of an inchKanopolis 4.5 NE, 0.46 of an inchEllsworth 0.9 SE, 0.53 of an inchMarquette 9.4 NW, 0.17 of an inch (reported at 7:29 a.m.)<h2>JEWELL COUNTY</h2>Formoso 0.3 W, 0.34 of an inchJewell 0.2 SSW, 0.37 of an inch<h2>LINCOLN COUNTY</h2>Beverly 4.6 S, 0.66 of an inch<h2>MARION COUNTY</h2>Tampa 3.2 ESE, 0.38 of an inchHillsboro 5.3 S, 0.22 of an inchNewton 9.4 N, 0.22 of an inchGoessel 0.4 NE, 0.15 of an inch<h2>MCPHERSON COUNTY</h2>McPherson 3.8 SSE, 0.20 of an inch (reported at 5 a.m.)McPherson 6.6 WSW, 0.22 of an inchInman 0.8 WSW, 0.12 of an inchGalva 1.5 NE, 0.21 of an inchMoundridge 5.3 WSW, 0.10 of an inchMarquette 3.0 WSW, 0.46 of an inchMoundridge 1.0 N, 0.12 of an inchGalva 1.4 N, 0.21 of an inchMoundridge 2.2 W, 0.11 of an inchGalva 9.5 N, 0.30 of an inchMoundridge 4.8 W, 0.11 of an inchGalva 1.1 WSW, 0.20 of an inchGalva 2.6 SSE, 0.17 of an inchMarquette 3.2 NNE, 0.50 of an inchMcPherson 1.1 NW, 0.23 of an inchMcPherson 0.8 SW, 0.23 of an inchInman 2.5 SSW, 0.11 of an inchLindsborg 5.5 SSW, 0.26 of an inchCanton 3.2 S, 0.13 of an inchMcPherson 1.5 N, 0.26 of an inchLindsborg 0.4 NW, 0.34 of an inchGalva 8.0 S, 0.11 of an inchInman 4.6 NW, 0.03 of an inch (reported at 7:01 a.m.)Galva 5.3 NNE, 0.25 of an inch (reported at 7:06 a.m.)<h2>MITCHELL COUNTY</h2>Scottsville 4.6 SSW, 0.70 of an inchBeloit 9.9 SSW, 1.02 inchesHunter 2.1 NNW, 0.05 of an inchBeloit 0.3 N, 0.30 of an inchBeloit 6.9 NE, 0.34 of an inchHunter 9.5 E, 0.62 of an inchBeloit 0.2 SE, 0.27 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)Beloit 0.4 NNW, 0.30 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)<h2>OTTAWA COUNTY</h2>Ada 7.0 NNW, 0.49 of an inchMinneapolis 0.6 SE, 1.10 inchesMinneapolis 0.4 NE, 0.87 of an inchCulver 3.6 ENE, 0.48 of an inchBennington 0.1 WNW, 0.54 of an inchMinneapolis 3.4 WSW, 0.73 of an inchMinneapolis 7.2 W, 0.67 of an inch<h2>REPUBLIC COUNTY</h2>Belleville 4.2 N, 0.2 of an inchBelleville 0.5 S, 0.18 of an inchRepublic 1.0 NNW, 0.60 of an inchCuba 5.0 NNW, 0.14 of an inchBelleville 0.6 SSE, 0.11 of an inch<h2>SALINE COUNTY</h2>Salina 6.2 ENE, 0.43 of an inch (reported at 5:52 a.m.)Salina 0.7 SSW, 0.57 of an inch (reported at 6:45 a.m.)Brookville 8.0 NNE, 0.70 of an inchBrookville 5.9 NNW, 0.63 of an inchGypsum 1.1 NE, 0.37 of an inchSalina 2.9 NE, 0.72 of an inchSalina 8.7 NNE, 0.34 of an inchAssaria 3.5 NE, 0.35 of an inchBrookville 8.1 N, 0.71 of an inchSalina 2.9 ENE, 0.52 of an inchNew Cambria 2.1 NW, 0.53 of an inchFalun 3.2 SW, 0.45 of an inchSalina 6.0 WNW, 0.82 of an inchSalina 0.4 SE, 0.66 of an inchNew Cambria 4.5 NE, 0.43 of an inchSalina 0.2 ENE, 0.60 of an inchSalina 2.4 ENE, 0.65 of an inchCulver 1.8 SE, 0.60 of an inch (reported at 7:41 a.m.)

Rainfall varies across the area; wind, hail also reported

A fire weather watch has been issued for some counties in our area for Friday.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening for the following counties in our area.

Northwest winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 19 percent are forecast.

By SALINA POSTA fire weather watch has been issued for some counties in our area for Friday.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountyNorthwest winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 19 percent are forecast.Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly. Use caution if engaging in activities that may result in a fire starting.

Fire weather watch issued for Jewell, Mitchell counties Friday

UPDATE 6 p.m. Wednesday: Dickinson County is now in a tornado watch until 11 p.m. Wednesday.

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a tornado watch in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday and includes:

UPDATE 6 p.m. Wednesday: Dickinson County is now in a tornado watch until 11 p.m. Wednesday.By SALINA POSTThe National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a tornado watch in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday and includes:Clay CountyDickinson County