Ross Janssen

4 days ago | kwch.com | Ross Janssen

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Storms underway in Kansas and they will pose a risk of high winds (possibly over 75 mph) and heavy rainfall. A flood watch has been issued for areas east of Wichita, but with more rounds of storms on the horizon, other parts of the state could have flooding too. A cold front moving through Kansas on Tuesday will bring more thunderstorms to central and eastern Kansas heading into the afternoon. Some hail and heavy rains look likely, especially after 2pm.

1 week ago | janssenkwch.blogspot.com | Ross Janssen

Here's the map showing total May rainfall:The highest totals came from southwest, south central, and eastern Kansas with many locations over 3 and 4 inches. That may sound like a surplus, but in reality, it's basically "average" for the month. June thoughts:As June gets underway, what stands out to me is that we are NOT seeing a dominating heat ridge for the central Plains. I think that's our fear is that a big summer high pressure arrives, and the rain gets turned off for most of the month.

1 week ago | kwch.com | Ross Janssen

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Showers and storms will cross the area through the evening and overnight, with threats of heavy rain, some wind and hail. The potential of any severe weather will decrease after 11pm, but heavy rainfall lingers through early Thursday. Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches look likely for areas south of I-70, including Dodge City, Hutch, and Wichita. The rain should be tapering down before daybreak Thursday and morning temperatures will be in the 50s.

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ross Janssen

Share WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After several days of rain, some of which was heavy, a brief pause arrives Tuesday before another rain maker hits for Wednesday. Severe storms remain unlikely, but some of the midweek rain will be locally heavy. Any overnight showers left for Kansas will be light, with additional amounts under .25″. There will still be plenty of clouds around Tuesday with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s.

1 week ago | kwch.com | Ross Janssen

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After several days of rain, some of which was heavy, a brief pause arrives Tuesday before another rain maker hits for Wednesday. Severe storms remain unlikely, but some of the midweek rain will be locally heavy. Any overnight showers left for Kansas will be light, with additional amounts under .25″. There will still be plenty of clouds around Tuesday with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s.