A line of severe thunderstorms brought tornadoes to northeast Kansas while south central areas had hail and gusty winds.
A tornado touched down at Westmoreland, in northeast Kansas, causing damage. One death was confirmed from that storm, and three people were injured. There was extensive damage in that community in Pottawatomie County. A tornado was also confirmed on the ground in Douglas County northeast of Topeka.
Tornado warnings were issued for parts of Harvey and Cowley counties when radar indicated rotation, but no tornadoes were confirmed. The National Weather Service said some weak landspouts were reported north of Haven. There were some reports of power poles damaged at 125th Street North and Meridian in Harvey County.
The storms moved through Sedgwick, Sumner, Harper, Butler and Cowley counties with radar indicating quarter to half-dollar sized hail. Hail in the Wichita area was reported to be pea-to-dime size. Some hail from quarter size to golf-ball size was reported in the Park City area.
A tornado watch was issued for south central and eastern Kansas through the evening hours.
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Runoff from heavy rainfall this week has raised concerns over flooding in parts of south central and southeast Kansas. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch that will be in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.
The watch includes Butler, Cowley, Greenwood, Elk, and Chautauqua counties. The Weather Service said excessive runoff may lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and low-lying and flood-prone areas. Creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Flood warnings have been issued for the Verdigris and Neosho Rivers in southeast Kansas.
Another round of thunderstorms is expected across central and south central areas of Kansas for Tuesday and Wednesday. Some of the activity will be strong to severe. The greatest chance of severe weather for Tuesday evening will be in northeast Kansas, and that will shift to southwest and central Kansas for Wednesday. Large hail and damaging winds will be the main threats.
[ map: National Weather Service ]
