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.

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.

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>
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 <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.

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

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

UPDATE: Tornado watch issued includes Clay, Dickinson counties

Wind advisories have been issued for multiple counties in our area beginning this evening.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory in effect from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.

Southwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Meanwhile, a cold front will push southward tonight with winds switching to the northwest at 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph.

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.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a wind advisory in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday that includes Dickinson County.

South winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Winds will shift to the northwest after 3 a.m. and begin to subside.

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.

By SALINA POSTWind advisories have been issued for multiple counties in our area beginning this evening.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory in effect from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountyMarion CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountySouthwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Meanwhile, a cold front will push southward tonight with winds switching to the northwest at 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph.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.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a wind advisory in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday that includes Dickinson County.South winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Winds will shift to the northwest after 3 a.m. and begin to subside.Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.

Surprise! Wind advisories issued for counties in our area

Severe storms are possible this afternoon through late tonight. 

The greatest risks and impacts for very large hail, damaging winds, and a tornado are during the very late afternoon through mid-evening. 

Chances for more storms will increase during the late evening and overnight hours with large hail and damaging winds still possible.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceSevere storms are possible this afternoon through late tonight. The greatest risks and impacts for very large hail, damaging winds, and a tornado are during the very late afternoon through mid-evening. Chances for more storms will increase during the late evening and overnight hours with large hail and damaging winds still possible.

Large hail, damaging winds, tornado possible with Wednesday storms

Severe storms are possible late Wednesday. 

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;

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceSevere storms are possible late Wednesday. The greatest risks and impacts for very large hail, damaging winds, and a tornado are during the very late afternoon through mid-evening. Chances for more storms will increase during the late evening and overnight hours with large hail and damaging winds still possible.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;

Keep an eye on the weather late Wednesday

Isolated severe storms may impact portions of central and south-central Kansas this afternoon and early this evening. The strongest activity may be capable of producing quarter-sized hail and wind gusts to 60 to 70 mph.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceIsolated severe storms may impact portions of central and south-central Kansas this afternoon and early this evening. The strongest activity may be capable of producing quarter-sized hail and wind gusts to 60 to 70 mph.

NWS: Isolated storms possible across the area Tuesday afternoon

A wind advisory has been issued for some counties in our area for overnight tonight.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 3 a.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.

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

By SALINA POSTA wind advisory has been issued for some counties in our area for overnight tonight.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 3 a.m. Wednesday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln County McPherson 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.

Wind advisory tonight for some counties in our area

Protect your gardens! Freeze warnings have been issued for counties in our area for early Monday.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a freeze warning in effect from 4-8 a.m. Monday.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 are expected.

Freezing conditions will kill or damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has moved Republic County from a freeze watch to a freeze warning. The freeze warning will be in effect from 4-8 a.m. Monday.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 are expected.

By SALINA POSTProtect your gardens! Freeze warnings have been issued for counties in our area for early Monday.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a freeze warning in effect from 4-8 a.m. Monday.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountySub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 are expected.Freezing conditions will kill or damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has moved Republic County from a freeze watch to a freeze warning. The freeze warning will be in effect from 4-8 a.m. Monday.Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 are expected.Freezing conditions will kill or damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze warnings issued for counties in our area for early Monday

UPDATE 2:45 p.m. Sunday: The National Weather Service in Topeka has moved Republic County into a freeze warning for early Monday.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/9d447ef7-09ab-439d-9a8d-4bab9d877c53">Freeze warnings issued for counties in our area for early Monday</a>

Attention Republic County gardeners: Cover your plants tonight!

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a freeze watch in effect from late Sunday night through Monday morning that includes Republic County.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low 30 degrees are possible.

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

UPDATE 2:45 p.m. Sunday: The National Weather Service in Topeka has moved Republic County into a freeze warning for early Monday.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/9d447ef7-09ab-439d-9a8d-4bab9d877c53">Freeze warnings issued for counties in our area for early Monday</a>By SALINA POSTAttention Republic County gardeners: Cover your plants tonight!The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a freeze watch in effect from late Sunday night through Monday morning that includes Republic County.Sub-freezing temperatures as low 30 degrees are possible.Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

UPDATE: Freeze watch issued for Republic County overnight tonight

UPDATE 7:45 a.m. Sunday: Dickinson County has been added to the red flag warning list. See below.

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

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., 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 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 to 20 percent are forecast.

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 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph and relative humidity in the 17 to 22 percent range are forecast.

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

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning effective from 1-8 p.m. Sunday that includes Dickinson County.

Northwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts of up to 45 mph and relative humidity in the 16 to 22 percent range are forecast.

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

UPDATE 7:45 a.m. Sunday: Dickinson County has been added to the red flag warning list. See below.By SALINA POSTRed flag warnings have been issued for counties in our area for Sunday.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from 1-8 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountyNorthwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 30 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.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 CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountyNorthwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph and relative humidity in the 17 to 22 percent range are forecast.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning effective from 1-8 p.m. Sunday that includes Dickinson County.Northwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts of up to 45 mph and relative humidity in the 16 to 22 percent range are forecast.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

UPDATE: Red flag warnings issued for some area counties on Sunday

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.

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.

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.

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.