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Kansas Weather Alert: Tornadoes, 65 MPH Winds Possible Monday, Nov. 2
Wichita, KS – Residents across central, south central and southeast Kansas should prepare for potentially severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, Nov. 2, with a few tornadoes, damaging wind
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-11-01T11:39:13.712Z
Wichita, KS – Residents across central, south central and southeast Kansas should prepare for potentially severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, Nov. 2, with a few tornadoes, damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph and quarter size hail possible. The primary severe weather window extends from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, much of the region faces a Level 2 out of 5 slight risk for severe thunderstorms Monday, with the strongest storms potentially developing during the afternoon and continuing into the evening.
Tornadoes, Damaging Winds and Hail Possible Forecasters warn that thunderstorms could produce wind gusts between 50 and 65 mph, hail up to quarter size and a few tornadoes.
The Level 2 risk includes portions of south central and southeast Kansas, while areas farther west face a lower Level 1 marginal risk.
Monday temperatures are expected to reach 74 to 78 degrees before cooler conditions arrive overnight.
Rain chances are particularly high across eastern Kansas, reaching 92% in Chanute, 89% near Topeka, 86% in Emporia and 83% around Coffeyville and Eureka.
Wichita has a 55% chance of precipitation, while Winfield reaches 67%.
Evening Storms Could Affect Travel The 3–11 p.m. severe weather window overlaps with evening travel and nighttime activities.
Residents in Wichita, Sedgwick County and surrounding communities should remain alert for rapidly changing conditions, especially where thunderstorms produce strong winds or hail.
The National Weather Service urges residents to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings and updated forecast information.
Cooler Weather Arrives Tuesday Following Monday's storms, temperatures will fall noticeably Tuesday, Nov. 3, with highs ranging from 58 to 69 degrees.
Scattered showers may continue across central Kansas before conditions improve Wednesday.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, should bring mostly sunny skies, with highs between 61 and 67 degrees and overnight lows falling into the upper 30s and lower 40s.
Residents should monitor updated severe weather outlooks as Monday's storm system approaches.