It wasn’t enough to classify as an outbreak, but it was nonetheless impressive how many different states reported tornadoes on Wednesday.
Every state surrounding Kansas – and the Sunflower State as well – reported at least one tornado yesterday. A total of 16 tornadoes were reported in 8 states: Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois and Wyoming.
The lone Kansas tornado was reported 22 miles north of Liberal in Seward County. That’s a rural part of the state near Satanta and Sublette.
Other than some roofs being blown off of a hay barn and some pole sheds by strong thunderstorm wind gusts, I haven’t been able to find damage reports linked to those storms.
Despite ominous warnings that severe weather and tornadoes were possible Tuesday, Wichita was spared.
Given some reactions directed my way, I have decided to share with you some thoughts I posted on my personal blog.
In hindsight, the words seem particularly appropriate given the tornadoes reported in more than a half-dozen states last night.
WICHITA – The weather’s going to take on a sense of deja vu in the Wichita area over the next several days, forecasters say.
Cloudy skies, cool temperatures – for summer, at least – and muggy conditions are expected through the weekend. There’s a slight chance of rain on each of the next several days, but any showers are not expected to be severe.
Highs should be in the low 80s, with overnight temperatures in the mid-60s. Light to moderate winds out of the north and east will make mornings seem downright cool for mid-June.