An area of low pressure moving out of East Central Colorado and over Northern Kansas will bring strong winds to KAKEland, as well as the possibility of severe weather and even snowfall Sunday and Monday.
Light and scattered showers are anticipated on the radar by late Saturday and into early Sunday. The initial rounds of rain will be more damp than severe. The likelihood of severe weather will rise across Western Kansas during the mid-afternoon, approximately between US-83 and US-183.
This line of storms will progress eastward, moving toward Wichita and the I-135 corridor during the evening and overnight.
The primary threat with this storm line will be large hailstones, potentially exceeding 1″ in diameter (the size of a quarter). High wind gusts are also a possibility, especially as the storms merge into a line.
Although there is a slight tornado threat, it remains relatively low. Vigilance is required for any strong cells that develop early, with the threat diminishing as the storms combine.
The risk of severe weather will diminish Sunday night into early Monday morning. With a powerful low-pressure system drawing in cold air from the north, there is a chance of snow, particularly across Northwest Kansas. Light accumulation is possible.
Stay tuned for further updates and alerts as the system approaches.
