One product issued by NWS for: Chanute KS
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wichita KS 343 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-182045- Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase- Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper- Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- 343 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Kansas, east central Kansas, south central Kansas and southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight A few isolated thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening, mainly along and west of the Kansas Turnpike. Large to very large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps an isolated tornado are possible with any storm that is able to develop, but most locations will likely stay thunderstorm-free. Strong south winds gusting up to 45 mph continue to encompass much of central and eastern Kansas today. The strong winds combined with warm and dry weather will support very high grassland fire danger west of Interstate 135. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday Thunderstorm chances are expected to increase Monday late afternoon and evening, persisting into the overnight hours. Severe thunderstorms capable of very large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes are possible, along with locally heavy rainfall. There remains some uncertainty on how this event will unfold. Please stay tuned as we refine forecast details today and tonight. Strong south winds gusting up to 45 mph will return to portions of central, south central, and southeast Kansas on Monday. Additional off-and-on chances for showers and thunderstorms are possible Tuesday through week`s end, but widespread severe weather is not expected with this activity. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed this evening across central Kansas and will likely be needed Monday across a majority of the area. && For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at: https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ict $$