Category: Weather

Scorching Heat Wave: Temperatures to Hit Low 100s Through Tuesday, Potential Record-Breaker in Goodland

By Trish Svoboda Temperatures are set to soar into the low 100s from Friday through next Tuesday. The hottest days will be Sunday and Monday,

Geary County Emergency Management and United Way are Asking Residents of the County to Report Storm Damage Sustained During June 28th Storm

By Ryan Duey Those individuals residing in Geary County who suffered any type of storm damage during the evening hours on Friday, June 28, 2024,

Severe Thunderstorm in Kansas Kills One, Injures Three, Overturns Campers in Wilson State Park

By Trish Svoboda A severe thunderstorm in Russell County, Kansas, claimed the life of one man and injured three others, as stated by Sheriff Andrew

Large Thunderstorm Caused Damage and Flooding in Junction City Friday Evening

By Ryan Duey Geary County Emergency Services reported that Friday’s storm that ripped through Junction City had straight-line wind speeds between 80 and 90 miles

Weekend Storms Led to Flooding in Geary County

By Ryan Duey Authorities rescued several individuals from flash flooding early Sunday morning in Geary County. Around 5 a.m., Junction City firefighters saved Isaih Arturo-Pedraza,

Kansas Seeks FEMA Aid for Storm Damage Assessment in Eight Counties

By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Division of Emergency Management has submitted a request to FEMA to execute Joint Public Assistance Program Preliminary Damage Assessments across

Governor Laura Kelly Declares State of Disaster Emergency in Response to Severe Weather, Activates Kansas Response Plan

By Trish Svoboda Today at 8:02 a.m., Governor Laura Kelly declared a verbal state of disaster emergency in response to the severe weather that affected

Severe Storm Sweeps Barton County: Tornadoes Reported, Property Damaged, National Weather Service to Assess Impact

By Trish Svoboda Severe storms moved through Kansas last night, bringing winds up to 100mph and golf-ball-sized hail in some areas. Sheriff Brian Bellinger with

Governor Laura Kelly Appeals to FEMA for Extension Amidst Severe Storm Aftermath, Aims to Secure Federal Aid for Kansas

By Trish Svoboda Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to FEMA, seeking an extension for the submission of a major disaster request. The letter asks

Red Cross Urges Preparedness and Shares Safety Tips for Expected Severe Weather

By Trish Svoboda Another bout of severe weather is set to hit today, putting some areas at risk of tornadoes, and potentially bringing with it