WXA - Weather Alerts

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...

Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine affecting Sumner County.

Ninnescah River near Peck affecting Sedgwick and Sumner Counties.

Ninnescah South Fork near Murdock affecting Kingman County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ninnescah River near Peck.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The north approach of the river bridge is
flooded. Flood waters begin to spread to a width of 1 mile along
the north bank.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 5.9 feet early
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 215 PM CDT.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...

Cowskin Creek At Wichita At 119th Street affecting Sedgwick
County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Cowskin Creek at Wichita At 119th Street.

* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flood waters backup into residential yards
southeast of river gage site along Lost Creek Circle and southeast
of Central and Karren Streets. Flood waters begin to creep over
13th street in the low water spot about a half mile west of 119th
Street. Expect typical flooding of low water crossings and low
cropland areas as well as fields near the creek.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early this morning and continue falling to 7.5 feet early
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 215 PM CDT.

* WHAT...Heat index values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 9 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by very wet soils with additional localized
heavy rainfall possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kansas, including
the following counties, in south central Kansas, Butler, Cowley,
Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. In southeast
Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery,
Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Area creeks and
streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A gradual uptick in isolated to scattered thunderstorms is
expected this evening through tonight across the watch area.
While not everyone will see a thunderstorm, and widespread
heavy rainfall appears unlikely at this time, additional
localized pockets of heavy rainfall will only aggravate or
re-aggravate ongoing flooding concerns across the region.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.