First published Oct 14, 2026, 12:52:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:52:15 AM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 7:38PM CDT until October 13 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

The National Weather Service in Wichita issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Sedgwick, Butler, and Sumner counties until 8:45 p.m. CDT on October 13. The warning cited radar-indicated 60 mph wind gusts and directed people to shelter on the lowest floor in an interior room.

Why it matters

The warning identifies possible damage to roofs, siding, and trees and calls for immediate protective action.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 7:38PM CDT until October 13 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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