A few areas of showers and thunderstorms are currently moving across parts of south-central and central Kansas. Some brief heavy rain and small hail will be possible with these storms.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceA few areas of showers and thunderstorms are currently moving across parts of south-central and central Kansas. Some brief heavy rain and small hail will be possible with these storms.

NWS: A chance for more rainfall early Saturday afternoon

The sometimes loud and electric thunderstorms that rolled through Kansas Friday night brought with them some much-needed rain to most of our area.

Some locations in Ellsworth, Marion, and McPherson counties saw rainfall of more than an inch. Rainfall totals ranged from 1.89 inches 9.4 miles north of Newton in Marion County to 0.03 of an inch 5 miles north-northwest of Cuba in Republic County. 

At the Salina Regional Airport, 0.80 of an inch was reported.

Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Saturday (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;

Clay Center 0.4 SE, 0.89 of an inch (reported at 6:11 a.m.)

Wakefield 0.2 NW, 0.87 of an inch (reported at 6:30 a.m.)

Concordia 0.6 SW, 0.15 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)

Chapman 0.2 SSE, 0.85 of an inch (reported at 5 a.m.)

Abilene 1.1 NNE, 0.79 of an inch (reported at 6:30 a.m.)

Carlton 3.6 WSW, 0.43 of an inch (reported at 7:25 a.m.)

Brookville 5.5 W, 0.71 of an inch (reported at 5 a.m.)

Ellsworth 0.2 W, 0.25 of an inch (reported at 6:35 a.m.)

Galva 1.5 NE, 0.93 of an inch (reported at 6:45 a.m.)

Moundridge 4.3 WSW, 0.60 of an inch (reported at 7:58 a.m.)

Beloit 0.2 SE, 0.05 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Beloit 0.4 NNW, 0.05 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Salina 0.2 NNE, 0.10 of an inch (reported at 5:40 a.m.)

Salina 0.7 SSW, 0.66 of an inch (reported at 6:49 a.m.)

By SALINA POSTThe sometimes loud and electric thunderstorms that rolled through Kansas Friday night brought with them some much-needed rain to most of our area.Some locations in Ellsworth, Marion, and McPherson counties saw rainfall of more than an inch. Rainfall totals ranged from 1.89 inches 9.4 miles north of Newton in Marion County to 0.03 of an inch 5 miles north-northwest of Cuba in Republic County. At the Salina Regional Airport, 0.80 of an inch was reported.Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Saturday (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>Clay Center 0.4 SE, 0.89 of an inch (reported at 6:11 a.m.)Wakefield 0.2 NW, 0.87 of an inch (reported at 6:30 a.m.)Clay Center 12.4 NNE, 0.89 of an inchClay Center 6.7 WNW, 0.67 of an inchMorganville 3.2 SW, 0.64 of an inchLongford 5.5 E, 0.98 of an inch<h2>Cloud County</h2>Concordia 0.6 SW, 0.15 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)Jamestown 2.4 NW, 0.04 of an inchConcordia 9.3 SSW, 0.16 of an inchConcordia 1.8 S, 0.14 of an inch<h2>Dickinson County</h2>Chapman 0.2 SSE, 0.85 of an inch (reported at 5 a.m.)Abilene 1.1 NNE, 0.79 of an inch (reported at 6:30 a.m.)Enterprise 0.3 NW, 0.6 of an inchChapman 6.0 NNE, 0.88 of an inchHope 0.3 S, 0.65 of an inchAbilene 5.4 E, 0.82 of an inchAbilene 5.9 NNW, 0.80 of an inchCarlton 2.1 NNW, 0.60 of an inchHope 7.5 NNW, 0.49 of an inchAbilene 0.7 W, 0.71 of an inchEnterprise 2.1 SW, 0.70 of an inchAbilene 10.9 S, 0.50 of an inchAbilene 9.4 S, 0.50 of an inchCarlton 3.6 WSW, 0.43 of an inch (reported at 7:25 a.m.)<h2>Ellsworth County</h2>Brookville 5.5 W, 0.71 of an inch (reported at 5 a.m.)Ellsworth 0.2 W, 0.25 of an inch (reported at 6:35 a.m.)Geneseo 4.1 N, 1.23 inchesEllsworth 0.3 E, 0.29 of an inchLorraine 1.4 S, 0.12 of an inchHolyrood 6.2 NNW, 0.18 of an inchKanopolis 4.5 NE, 0.27 of an inchKanopolis 0.4 SSE, 0.32 of an inchEllsworth 0.9 SE, 0.30 of an inch<h2>Jewell County</h2>Formoso 0.3 W, 0.10 of an inch<h2>Lincoln County</h2>Beverly 4.6 S, 0.16 of an inch<h2>Marion County</h2>Tampa 3.2 ESE, 0.55 of an inchMarion 5.0 NNE, 0.74 of an inchHillsboro 8.5 SW, 1.55 inchesNewton 9.4 N, 1.89 inchesGoessel 0.4 NE, 1.59 inches<h2>McPherson County</h2>Galva 1.5 NE, 0.93 of an inch (reported at 6:45 a.m.)McPherson 6.6 WSW, 1.05 inchesLindsborg 5.6 W, 0.73 of an inchInman 0.8 WSW, 0.65 of an inchMoundridge 5.3 WSW, 0.50 of an inchMarquette 3.0 WSW, 0.61 of an inchMoundridge 1.0 N, 0.84 of an inchGalva 1.4 N, 0.94 of an inchGalva 9.5 N, 0.54 of an inchMoundridge 4.8 W, 0.52 of an inchMcPherson 0.9 NE, 0.88 of an inchGalva 1.1 WSW, 1.12 inchesGalva 2.6 SSE, 0.97 of an inchMarquette 3.2 NNE, 0.76 of an inchMcPherson 1.1 NW, 1.06 inchesMcPherson 0.8 SW, 1.04 inchesMarquette 2.1 NNE, 0.78 of an inchInman 2.5 SSW, 0.56 of an inchLindsborg 5.5 SSW, 0.71 of an inchCanton 3.2 S, 1.32 inchesMcPherson 1.5 N, 0.96 of an inchLindsborg 0.4 NW, 0.88 of an inchGalva 8.0 S, 1.15 inchesMoundridge 4.3 WSW, 0.60 of an inch (reported at 7:58 a.m.)<h2>Mitchell County</h2>Scottsville 4.6 SSW, 0.04 of an inchBeloit 9.9 SSW, 0.10 of an inchBeloit 6.9 NE, 0.12 of an inchBeloit 0.2 SE, 0.05 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)Beloit 0.4 NNW, 0.05 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)<h2>Ottawa County</h2>Ada 7.0 NNW, 0.38 of an inchMinneapolis 0.4 NE, 0.25 of an inchCulver 3.6 ENE, 0.63 of an inchBennington 0.1 WNW, 0.52 of an inchMinneapolis 3.4 WSW, 0.20 of an inchMinneapolis 7.2 W, 0.68 of an inch<h2>Republic County</h2>Belleville 4.2 N, 0.12 of an inchBelleville 0.5 S, 0.08 of an inchRepublic 1.0 NNW, 0.26 of an inchScandia 1.1 N, 0.09 of an inchCuba 5.0 NNW, 0.03 of an inchBelleville 0.6 SSE, 0.06 of an inch<h2>Saline County</h2>Salina 0.2 NNE, 0.10 of an inch (reported at 5:40 a.m.)Salina 0.7 SSW, 0.66 of an inch (reported at 6:49 a.m.)Salina 6.2 ENE, 0.62 of an inch (reported at 6:52 a.m.)Brookville 5.9 NNW, 0.66 of an inchSalina 5.7 NNW, 0.83 of an inchGypsum 1.1 NE, 0.63 of an inchAssaria 3.5 NE, 0.65 of an inchSalina 2.9 ENE, 0.57 of an inchNew Cambria 2.1 NW, 0.58 of an inchFalun 3.2 SW, 0.74 of an inchSalina 6.0 WNW, 0.89 of an inchSalina 0.4 SE, 0.66 of an inchNew Cambria 4.5 NE, 0.66 of an inchSalina 2.4 ENE, 0.61 of an inchCulver 1.8 SE, 0.72 of an inch (reported at 7:16 a.m.)

Most of our area gets a much-needed soaking from loud, flashy storms

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flash flood warning in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday for the following.

At 9:11 p.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Radar estimates between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Delphos, Aurora, and Ada.

To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp;&nbsp;

By SALINA POSTThe National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flash flood warning in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday for the following.Southeastern Cloud CountyNorthwestern Ottawa CountyAt 9:11 p.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Radar estimates between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Delphos, Aurora, and Ada.To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Flash flood warning for parts of Cloud, Ottawa counties

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 9:45 p.m. Friday for the following.

Wind gusts at 60 mph and penny-sized hail are forecast.

Locations impacted include Clay Center, Clyde, Clifton, Miltonvale, Linn, Greenleaf, Morganville, Barnes, Palmer, Aurora, Vining, Oak Hill, and Idana.

Also, listen to Randy Picking's weather coverage on KINA (910AM and 107.5FM).

By SALINA POSTThe National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 9:45 p.m. Friday for the following.Northern Ottawa CountyNorthwestern Clay CountySoutheastern Cloud CountySouthern Washington CountyWind gusts at 60 mph and penny-sized hail are forecast.Locations impacted include Clay Center, Clyde, Clifton, Miltonvale, Linn, Greenleaf, Morganville, Barnes, Palmer, Aurora, Vining, Oak Hill, and Idana.To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also, listen to Randy Picking's weather coverage on KINA (910AM and 107.5FM).

Expire: T-storm warning for parts of Ottawa, Clay, Cloud counties

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 9:30 p.m. Friday that includes the following.

Winds gusts at 60 mph and penny-sized hail are forecast.

Locations impacted include Lyons, Sterling, Little River, Geneseo, Windom, Kanopolis Lake and Kanopolis State Park.

By SALINA POSTThe National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 9:30 p.m. Friday that includes the following.Western McPherson CountySoutheastern Ellsworth CountySouthwestern Saline CountyEastern Rice CountyWinds gusts at 60 mph and penny-sized hail are forecast.Locations impacted include Lyons, Sterling, Little River, Geneseo, Windom, Kanopolis Lake and Kanopolis State Park.

Expired: Severe t-storm warning for Ellsworth, McPherson, Saline

UPDATE 8 p.m. Friday, National Weather Service-Topeka:&nbsp;A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northwestern Ottawa County and southeastern Cloud County until 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Wind gusts at 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are forecast.

Locations impacted include Delphos, Aurora, and Ada.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8 p.m. for northwestern Ottawa County and southwestern Cloud County.

Wind gusts at 60 mph and quarter-size hail are forecast.

Locations impacted include Minneapolis, Glasco, Delphos, and Ada.

UPDATE 8 p.m. Friday, National Weather Service-Topeka:&nbsp;A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northwestern Ottawa County and southeastern Cloud County until 8:30 p.m. Friday.Wind gusts at 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are forecast.Locations impacted include Delphos, Aurora, and Ada.By SALINA POSTThe National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8 p.m. for northwestern Ottawa County and southwestern Cloud County.Wind gusts at 60 mph and quarter-size hail are forecast.Locations impacted include Minneapolis, Glasco, Delphos, and Ada.To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also, listen to Randy Picking's weather coverage on KINA (910AM and 107.5FM).

UPDATE: T-storm warning for parts of Ottawa, Cloud counties expires

UPDATE 7:32 p.m. Friday: The severe thunderstorm warning in Lincoln County has been modified. Only northeastern Lincoln County remains in the warning. Location impacted: Barnard.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8 p.m. for eastern Lincoln County.

Winds gusts at 60 mph and half-dollar-sized hail are forecast. 

Locations impacted include Lincoln, Beverly, and Barnard.

UPDATE 7:32 p.m. Friday: The severe thunderstorm warning in Lincoln County has been modified. Only northeastern Lincoln County remains in the warning. Location impacted: Barnard.By SALINA POSTThe National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8 p.m. for eastern Lincoln County.Winds gusts at 60 mph and half-dollar-sized hail are forecast. Locations impacted include Lincoln, Beverly, and Barnard.To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a>&nbsp;thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also, listen to Randy Picking's weather coverage on KINA (910AM and 107.5FM).

UPDATE: Severe t-storm warning for NE Lincoln County has expired

UPDATE 9:50 p.m. Friday: Republic, Jewell, Mitchell, Lincoln, and Ellsworth counties have been dropped from the severe thunderstorm watch.

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

To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on <a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a> thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.

UPDATE 9:50 p.m. Friday: Republic, Jewell, Mitchell, Lincoln, and Ellsworth counties have been dropped from the severe thunderstorm watch.The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until midnight for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyEllsworth CountyJewell CountyLincoln CountyMarion CountyMcPherson CountyMitchell CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountySaline CountyTo see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on <a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's Severe Weather page</a> thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.

UPDATE: Some area counties dropped from severe t-storm watch

READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/9f60d154-6c55-44c4-8fab-90b849e34cab">Severe thunderstorm watch for all area counties until midnight</a>

UPDATE 1:15 p.m. Friday, National Weather Service-Wichita: Storms will be possible this evening. The main threats will be damaging winds to 65 mph and quarter to half-dollar size hail. If you have outdoor plans, make sure to monitor the latest forecast and have multiple ways to receive warning information.

There is a slight risk for strong to severe storms this evening. 

The main threats will be damaging winds to 60 mph and quarter to half dollar size hail. If you have outdoor plans, make sure to monitor the latest forecast and have multiple ways to receive warning information.

Here is the severe thunderstorm timing for cities across the region. Earliest chances across central Kansas, with the latest chances in south-central Kansas.

Here are the potential rainfall amounts for this evening through Saturday morning. High-end amounts suggest 0.25 to 0.75 inches are possible. Low-end amounts range from zero to 0.15 inches. The best chances are across central Kansas.

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UPDATE: Here's the latest on possible storms Friday night

The National Weather Service in Wichita recalls the central and south-central Kansas tornado outbreak of April 14, 2012. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSWichita">US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas Facebook page</a>:

The National Weather Service in Wichita recalls the central and south-central Kansas tornado outbreak of April 14, 2012. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSWichita">US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas Facebook page</a>:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNWSWichita%2Fposts%2Fpfbid03nsfF3D94zaBXndYHu7N1MBRheR7Fg5aVxmgfwB86R2QDtt4wTZMiJtDKReEKa1Yl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="613" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

NWS-Wichita recalls April 14, 2012, tornado outbreak

There is a slight risk for severe storms Friday evening. The main threats will be damaging winds to 60 mph and large hail up to quarter size. If you have outdoor plans, make sure to monitor the latest forecast and have multiple ways to receive warning information.

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NWS: Slight risk for severe storms Friday night

Red flag warnings have been issued for counties in our area for Thursday.

Any fire weather watches for area counties have been canceled.

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

Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast.

Winds from the south at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and relative humidity as low as 25 percent are forecast.

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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

South to southwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph and relative humidity in the 18 to 25 percent range are forecast.

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

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon-9 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.

South winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 to 25 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 POSTRed flag warnings have been issued for counties in our area for Thursday.Any fire weather watches for area counties have been canceled.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from 1-8 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountySaline CountyExtreme grassland fire danger is forecast.Winds from the south at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and relative humidity as low as 25 percent are forecast.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon-8 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountySouth to southwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph and relative humidity in the 18 to 25 percent range are forecast.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon-9 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountySouth winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 to 25 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 warnings issued for our area on Thursday

UPDATE 9 a.m. Wednesday: Dickinson County has been added to the red flag warning list for today. See below.

Red flag warnings have been issued for some counties in our area Wednesday.

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

South winds at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 20-25 percent are forecast.

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

South to southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph and relative humidity in the 20 to 25 percent range.

UPDATE 9 a.m. Wednesday: Dickinson County has been added to the red flag warning list for today. See below.By SALINA POSTRed flag warnings have been issued for some counties in our area Wednesday.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from 1-8 p.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountySouth winds at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 20-25 percent are forecast.Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly. Use caution if engaging in activities that may result in a fire starting.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon-8 p.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountySouth to southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph and relative humidity in the 20 to 25 percent range.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

UPDATE: Red flag warnings in place for Wednesday

UPDATE 4:55 p.m. Wednesday: The fire weather watches have been canceled and red flag warnings issued for Thursday.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7698ab99-0e4f-47bc-94b4-0ba1578004ae">Red flag warnings issued for our area on Thursday</a>

Fire weather watches have been issued for counties in our area for Thursday.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening for the following counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening for Dickinson County.

South to southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph and relative humidity in the 20 to 25 percent range are forecast.

Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening for the following counties in our area.

South to southwest winds at 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph and relative humidity in the 20 to 25 percent range are forecast.

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

UPDATE 4:55 p.m. Wednesday: The fire weather watches have been canceled and red flag warnings issued for Thursday.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7698ab99-0e4f-47bc-94b4-0ba1578004ae">Red flag warnings issued for our area on Thursday</a><figure>
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 </figure>By SALINA POSTFire weather watches have been issued for counties in our area for Thursday.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln County Saline CountyExtreme grassland fire danger is forecast.Winds from the south at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and relative humidity as low as 25 percent are forecast.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening for Dickinson County.South to southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph and relative humidity in the 20 to 25 percent range are forecast.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountySouth to southwest winds at 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph and relative humidity in the 20 to 25 percent range are forecast.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountySouth winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 to 25 percent are forecast.Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly. Use caution if engaging in activities that may result in a fire starting.

UPDATE: Fire weather watches canceled; red flag warnings issued

A wind advisory has been issued for Thursday for counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory in effect from 1-8 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.

South winds at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected.

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.

By SALINA POSTA wind advisory has been issued for Thursday for counties in our area.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory in effect from 1-8 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountySaline CountySouth winds at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected.Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.

NWS issues wind advisory for some area counties for Thursday

Stout/gusty south winds and above-average temperatures will support elevated grassfire danger this week. Chances for showers/thunderstorms will increase late Friday through early Saturday, with possible strong/severe storms late Friday. Breezy and cooler Saturday.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceStout/gusty south winds and above-average temperatures will support elevated grassfire danger this week. Chances for showers/thunderstorms will increase late Friday through early Saturday, with possible strong/severe storms late Friday. Breezy and cooler Saturday.

Elevated grassfire danger next 2 days; chance for rain at weekend

Salina was cooler and drier than normal in March.

According to information from the National Weather Service in Wichita, the average monthly temperature at the Salina Regional Airport was 42.8 degrees, which was 2.5 degrees cooler than average. It was the coolest March since 2019. 

The warmest daily temperature was 76 degrees on March 5, and the coolest was 9 degrees on March 19. 

The record high for March was 96 degrees on March 21, 1907. The record low was -11 on March 11, 1948.

Salina also was drier than normal in March. According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, the official precipitation total for Salina was only 0.42 of an inch. That amount was 1.40 inches below average, making March 2023 in Salina the 15th driest March since records began in 1900, and the driest since 2015.

March 31 proved to be the windiest day of the month, with both the highest wind speed (44 mph) and the highest wind gust (58 mph) both recorded on that day.

Weather conditions for the month included the following.

Fog with visibility less than a quarter mile: two days

By SALINA POSTSalina was cooler and drier than normal in March.According to information from the National Weather Service in Wichita, the average monthly temperature at the Salina Regional Airport was 42.8 degrees, which was 2.5 degrees cooler than average. It was the coolest March since 2019. The warmest daily temperature was 76 degrees on March 5, and the coolest was 9 degrees on March 19. The record high for March was 96 degrees on March 21, 1907. The record low was -11 on March 11, 1948.Salina also was drier than normal in March. According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, the official precipitation total for Salina was only 0.42 of an inch. That amount was 1.40 inches below average, making March 2023 in Salina the 15th driest March since records began in 1900, and the driest since 2015.March 31 proved to be the windiest day of the month, with both the highest wind speed (44 mph) and the highest wind gust (58 mph) both recorded on that day.Weather conditions for the month included the following.Light rain: six daysSnow: one dayLight snow: two daysFog: 12 daysFog with visibility less than a quarter mile: two daysHaze: two days

March cooler, drier than normal for Salina

Widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will remain possible through Monday morning. Strong or severe storms are not expected. The strongest activity could produce brief heavy rain and small hail.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceWidely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will remain possible through Monday morning. Strong or severe storms are not expected. The strongest activity could produce brief heavy rain and small hail.

Small chance for rain through Monday morning

A mild Easter Sunday is expected with rain chances slowly spreading eastward through the day. A few thunderstorms are possible as well but strong or severe weather is not expected.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceA mild Easter Sunday is expected with rain chances slowly spreading eastward through the day. A few thunderstorms are possible as well but strong or severe weather is not expected.

Easter Sunday forecast from National Weather Service

Red flag warnings are in effect for some counties in our area for Saturday.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.

Winds from the south at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 10 percent are forecast.

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

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

South winds at 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph and relative humidity falling into the 15 to 20 percent range during the afternoon are forecast.

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning should not occur as fires could quickly become out of control.

By SALINA POSTRed flag warnings are in effect for some counties in our area for Saturday.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountyWinds from the south at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 10 percent are forecast.Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly. Use caution if engaging in activities that could start a fire.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 8 p.m. for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountySouth winds at 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph and relative humidity falling into the 15 to 20 percent range during the afternoon are forecast.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning should not occur as fires could quickly become out of control.

Red flag warnings in effect Saturday for some area counties

The warming trend will continue into the weekend with highs returning to the 60s and 70s each day. 

Thunderstorm chances return Sunday into early next week.

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Here's your Easter Weekend forecast

Red flag warnings have been issued for counties in our area for later today.

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

Winds from the south at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 14 percent are forecast.

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

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

South winds at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph and relative humidity falling into the 15 to 19 percent range during the afternoon are forecast.

By SALINA POSTRed flag warnings have been issued for counties in our area for later today.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from 1-8 p.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountyWinds from the south at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 14 percent are forecast.Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly. Use caution if engaging in activities that could result in fire ignition.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from 1-8 p.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountySouth winds at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph and relative humidity falling into the 15 to 19 percent range during the afternoon are forecast.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red flag warnings issued for northern counties in our area

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

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

South-southwest to south winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 to 20 percent are forecast.

A red flag warning has been issued for some counties in our area for Friday.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from 1-8 p.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.Jewell County Mitchell CountySouth-southwest to south winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 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 could result in fire ignition.

Red flag warning issued for Jewell, Mitchell counties for Friday

There's a high chance of above-average temperatures next week. These warm temperatures along with a lack of precipitation will allow for drought conditions to persist.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceThere's a high chance of above-average temperatures next week. These warm temperatures along with a lack of precipitation will allow for drought conditions to persist.

NWS: Good chance for above-average temperatures next week

Freeze warnings have been issued for some counties in our area for early Thursday morning.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a freeze warning in effect from 2-9 a.m.Thursday for the following counties in our area.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 are expected.

Frost and 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 2-9 a.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 are expected.

By SALINA POSTFreeze warnings have been issued for some counties in our area for early Thursday morning.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a freeze warning in effect from 2-9 a.m.Thursday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 are expected.Frost and 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 2-9 a.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.Marion CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 are expected.Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.