First published 9/19/2026, 8:33:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 8:33:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 19 by NWS Wichita KS

The NWS Wichita KS issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch on September 19 at 3:22 PM CDT, in effect until September 19 at 11:00 PM CDT. The watch indicates conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms in the watch area.

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: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 7/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The 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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorms can produce damaging wind, large hail, and dangerous lightning that threaten life, property, and travel. Residents and travelers in the watch area should monitor local forecasts and be prepared to take shelter if warnings are issued.

Location

Sources

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 19 at 3:22PM CDT until September 19 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Report an issue