Jul 08, 2020

NWS: Strong to severe storms expected overnight

Posted Jul 08, 2020 1:09 PM

Strong to severe storms are expected to move into central Kansas late this evening or around midnight, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita.

The storms are expected to move south overnight, reaching south central Kansas between about 3 a.m. and daybreak. A gradual weakening trend is likely during the night.

The strongest storms may produce 50 to 60 mph along with heavy rain, NWS noted. The heavy rain may cause brief and localized flooding, NWS added.