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Kansas and Oklahoma Severe Storm Risk Grows for Monday, November 2, as Strong Low Over the Dakotas Drags a Cold Front Through the Plains

TOPEKA, KANSAS — The risk for strong to severe thunderstorms is becoming increasingly likely across parts of Kansas and Oklahoma on Monday, November 2, 2026, as a powerful storm system takes shape over the northern and central Plains. Storm Setup at Noon Monday. Ensemble forecast guidance for 12 p.m....

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Monday Morning Forecast Update

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Storm front Monday could bring Kansas November tornadoes

(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) The National Weather Service predicts a slight chance for severe weather, including potential tornadoes, during the late afternoon and early evening Nov. 2 in parts of Kansas that include Topeka, Hutchinson and Salina. The risk will be highest in central, northeast and far eastern Kansas, the weather service's Topeka office said in a graphic posted early Nov. 2 on its website. Shawnee County last saw a tornado in November in 1988, said Jennifer Prieto, a meteorologist for the weather service office in Topeka. ‘A few tornadoes will be possible’ Meteorologists feel confident that storms will develop Nov. 2 in central and eastern Kansas as a strong system approaches, with a few initial rounds of rain occurring in the morning and early afternoon, the weather service said. "Severe storms could then develop ahead of a front later this afternoon," it said. "Damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall and a few tornadoes will be possible. The weather service's Topeka office posted information on its website that included a graphic showing a line of thunderstorms passing about 9 p.m. Nov. 2 through an area that includes Topeka, Manhattan and Emporia. "Confidence remains high

Shawnee County, KS · 7d

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Weather Alert - Weather system arrives Monday

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Our next storm system will arrive in Kansas Sunday night and Monday, bringing scattered thunderstorms and possibly some severe weather. Clouds may thin out a bit over eastern Kansas this afternoon. Isolated showers cannot be ruled out over western Kansas ahead of the next storm system. High temperatures will be mild for our first day of November in the mid to upper 60s to near 70. South winds will gust 30-40 m.p.h. over western Kansas.

Wichita, KS · 8d
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Three Kansas lakes lowered to watch status for toxic algae

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Three Kansas lakes are no longer under toxic algae warnings and have been lowered to watch status, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Butler State Fishing Lake, Marion County Lake and Lake Scott were lowered to watch status Friday. Gathering Pond in...

Kansas · 9d

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Drought Pushes USDA to Declare Disaster Across Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Texas Counties

Farmers and ranchers across Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Texas now have access to emergency federal loans after the U.S. Department of Agriculture designated dozens of counties in those four states as natural disaster areas because of severe drought. The designation opens the door to USDA Farm Service Agency assistance for producers who lost livestock, watched equipment sit idle, or fell behind on farm debt during one of the driest stretches the region has seen in recent memory.

Kansas · 10d

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Tracking gray skies, Halloween weekend rain chances

Mostly cloudy skies and passing showers have made for a gloomy Halloween across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. On and off rain showers and patchy drizzle will persist at times Saturday night and early Sunday morning with lows falling well into the 50s and light breezes. Partly to mostly cloudy skies linger Sunday with only a slight chance of showers and highs in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees. A low pressure system will track across the region early next week, bringing widespread chances for showers and thunderstorms Monday and potentially the first half of Tuesday.

Missouri · 8d

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Oklahoma, Southeast Kansas and North Texas Under Slight Risk for Damaging Winds and Possible Tornadoes Monday Evening as Dryline Storms Fire Around 6 p.m.

TULSA, OKLAHOMA — Damaging winds and possibly a tornado or two are expected Monday evening, November 2, 2026, from western Oklahoma into southeast Kansas and North Texas, including the Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Wichita areas. Outlook Updated Early Monday Morning. The severe weather outlook was updated at 2:27 a.m....

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Windy, Wet, & Stormy Monday, Then A Cooler, Drier Week

Topeka, KS · 7d

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Storm Track 3 Forecast: Strong storms arrive Monday

Light rainfall will continue this evening, making for damp trick-or-treating conditions. Meteorologist Lucy Doll tracks the potential for stronger storms arriving for the start of the week.

Wichita, KS · 8d

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Clouds build in Saturday

Texas · 9d

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Off/on showers ending by evening; dry Sunday

Scattered showers continue today- off/on light rainfall. Light winds and mainly dry for trick-or-treat time. Weather Alert Day for a few severe storms Monday evening. Halloween - Lingering showers are a possibe, but it should trend to drier weather into the evening. High temperatures are likely to reach the 60s, despite the lack of sunshine.

Wichita, KS · 9d

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Local fall foliage approaching early November peak

Between late summer heat waves and largely warmer than normal October temperatures, conditions have been less than ideal for local fall color to truly flourish this year. Despite the odds, certain deciduous tree species across the Mid-Missouri River Valley have managed to turn shades of yellow, orange and red over the past few weeks. Other trees have had less luck with the color change, either shedding prematurely or simply fading into shades of pale green and brown.

St Joseph, MO · 9d

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Kansas November Weather Nov. 5-11: Warmth Won't Rule Out Snow

Western Kansas faces different early-season snow potential than Wichita, Topeka and the Kansas City area.

Kansas · 11d

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Heat and drought leave Kansas pumpkin growers scrambling before Halloween

One farmer drained both irrigation ponds and chose his apple trees over his pumpkins. Another watered almost nonstop, but her pumpkins still fell short of their usual size. Tom Brown had two irrigation ponds and a choice: save his pumpkins or his apple trees. The trees won. After pumping both...

Kansas · 10d

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Rain & thunder later this afternoon/evening

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Once again we are waking up to widespread and dense fog across most of Kansas, and a dense fog advisory is in effect through midday. Rain will replace the fog this afternoon across southern Kansas, and the activity will move north this evening. While some thunder is possible, neither heavy rain nor severe weather is expected.

Wichita, KS · 10d

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Tracking Friday rain and t-storm chances

Showers and thunderstorms have returned to Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas Friday morning, making for a soggy start to the day. Widespread wet weather will give way to more dry time for the afternoon with mostly cloudy skies and highs ranging from the upper 60s to low 70s. Scattered rain chances return Friday evening and continue into parts of Saturday along with considerable cloud coverage and highs near 70 degrees. Trick-or-treaters should be prepared for the possibility of showers Saturday evening, although a washout is not expected.

Missouri · 10d

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Storm Track 3 Forecast: Rainy Friday evening, gloomy Halloween

Meteorologist Jack Maney has some dreary days ahead, with a chance of stronger storms arriving next week.

Wichita, KS · 9d

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Storm Strengthens Near Herington, KS

Tracking ended: The storm cluster 6 miles south-southeast of Maple Hill, KS is no longer being tracked as of 12:53 a.m. CDT. 1:13 a.m. CDT Recap: Wabaunsee County Storm Cluster. This storm was tracked from 9:20 p.m. to 12:53 a.m. CDT. It traveled about 60 miles, from near Herington, KS...

Herington, KS · 10d

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Tracking Friday’s Storm Chances

We are tracking unsettled weather to end the work week across Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri on Friday. We will have a chance for showers and thunderstorms, and plenty of cloud cover with temperatures running well above normal for the end of October. Friday morning will bring us a chance...

Kansas · 10d