Wichita, Kansas – Damaging winds up to 100 mph and scattered tornadoes are threatening parts of Kansas and Oklahoma through late Tuesday as a volatile line of severe thunderstorms sweeps across the region.
According to the Storm Prediction Center, a Moderate Risk (Level 4 of 5) remains in effect this afternoon and evening, particularly across areas from Dodge City and Wichita to Enid and Tulsa. The primary danger is straight-line winds reaching hurricane force, though isolated supercells capable of producing 2+ inch hail and brief tornadoes are expected early in the outbreak.
Initial storm development is underway across southwestern Kansas and northwestern Oklahoma, with rapid intensification likely into the evening. As storms merge into a squall line, the threat for widespread damaging wind increases significantly—especially within the blue-dashed region surrounding Wichita, Enid, and Tulsa.
Residents in central and eastern Kansas, including Salina and Topeka, and in northern Oklahoma should prepare for power outages, downed trees, and dangerous travel conditions. Stay off roads during warnings, secure outdoor items, and charge devices ahead of possible outages.
This severe threat will continue into the overnight hours. Additional alerts may be issued as storms push eastward toward Missouri and Arkansas.
