First published 9/19/2026, 11:56:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 11:56:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Wichita KS (issued Sep 19 6:42 PM CDT)

National Weather Service office in Wichita, KS issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on September 19 at 6:42 PM CDT valid until 7:00 PM CDT. The alert targets the Wichita, Kansas area (source title: NWS Wichita KS).

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

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

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How 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: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorm warnings indicate imminent hazardous weather that can threaten safety and disrupt travel and local activities in the warned area. Residents and travelers in the Wichita area should follow local guidance and take protective actions.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 6:42PM CDT until September 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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