Severe storms are in the forecast for the Manhattan area Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorm development is expected between 5 and 8 pm, but we could see storms develop as early as 4 pm. The primary severe weather threat is expected in the 7 to 9 pm timeframe.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed Riley, Pottawatomie and Geary counties into an Enhanced (Level 3) risk for severe weather late Wednesday afternoon with the main threats being large hail (up to 2 inch diameter), and damaging winds. The possibility of a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Storms will form near the warm front across northeast Kansas. There is moderate confidence that storms will become severe as the late afternoon/early evening progress.
It’s advised to always make sure you have a plan including an an emergency kit, which may include any of the following:
- Backpack or storage tub to hold your supplies
- Bottled Water (recommended 1 gal per person)
- Non-Perishable Food (include a can opener if using canned food, and pet food if you have pets)
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Hand-crank/Battery powered radio for updated information
- A first aid kit, including any medications.
As always you may tune into News Radio KMAN, or any of our Manhattan Broadcasting family of stations whenever severe weather strikes to get the latest information.
