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Large Tornado Touches Down in Wichita County; May and June = Height of Tornado Season in Kansas

Menacing storm clouds roll across the Kansas skies. (Photo by J. Schafer)
Menacing storm clouds roll across the Kansas skies. (Photo by J. Schafer)

A large tornado touched down in western Kansas last (SUN) night.  The wedge-shaped twister rolled through a rural part of Wichita County but didn't cause any injuries or damage.  Even so, the tornado was a reminder of just how dangerous the weather can get this time of year.  


That's Brian Barjenbruch (BAR-jen-brook), with the National Weather Service in Topeka.  He advises all Kansans to be weather-prepared with an emergency kit and a disaster plan, especially this time of year.  


Last year, Kansas recorded 126 tornadoes.  

 

J. Schafer is the News Director of Kansas Public Radio. He’s also the Managing Editor of the Kansas Public Radio Network, which provides news and information to other public radio stations in Kansas and Missouri.