Severe weather outlook: What can Kansans expect this spring?
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – It is the first week of March, and our KSN Storm Track 3 meteorologists are already tracking the potential for severe storms.
KSN's Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman says we are looking toward a busy spring. We know storms and tornadoes will happen in Kansas, but a similar global weather feature that fueled tornadoes farther west last year will once again be in effect this year.
This winter has stretched on and on, seeming like it will never end, and it will be hard to shake the chill early in the spring season. This is not unexpected in a La Niña pattern, with the water off the coast of Peru cooler than usual.
Tornado drill to be held in Kansas for Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Looking to the western half of our viewing area, temperatures across our western counties will continue to quickly flip on a dime. This past winter, it was below freezing one day and nearly gaining multiple degrees the next. A surge many folks might not protest. Drier conditions also persisted here and will enhance the threat of wildfires early this season, especially to the southwest.
Chances for severe storms will expand toward the plains in April and especially May. A lack of a drought in eastern Texas means the moisture supply for stronger storms and tornadoes will not be far away.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week runs from March 3 to 7. During this time, KSN's Storm Track 3 Weather Team will discuss severe weather safety topics daily on air and online.
Before the first storm strikes your hometown, download the free KSN Storm Track 3 weather app. All information comes from KSN's staff of meteorologists who have the instinct and intellect only those trained here in Kansas have available at your fingertips.
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