Threat intensifies for Thursday

The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the severe weather threat to moderate for much of central Kansas, as well as portions of Oklahoma and Nebraska.

SPC meteorologists are warning of a “widespread severe threat” that includes the possibility of “longer-lived strong tornadoes.” Of particular concern to meteorologists at the SPC is west-central Kansas, which makes me think of cities such as Great Bend, Dodge City, Hays – and, yes, Greensburg.

A slight risk encompasses most of the western two-thirds of Kansas, stretching as far east as I-135.

Stay tuned, Kansas, and keep an eye on the sky Thursday afternoon and evening.