Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chase and Marion Counties in Kansas
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Chase and Marion counties until 2:30 PM CST, with quarter-size hail and 50 MPH winds expected.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Chase County in east central Kansas and east central Marion County in central Kansas. The warning was issued by the NWS Wichita KS office at 1:43 PM CST.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Northwestern Chase County in east central Kansas
- East central Marion County in central Kansas
Specific locations identified in the warning path include Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Florence, Bazaar, Elmdale, Cedar Point, Tallgrass Prairie, and the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.
What You Should Do
For your protection, residents in the affected areas should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Emergency management officials recommend taking shelter immediately to avoid potential injury or property damage.
Expected Conditions
At 1:43 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Florence, moving east at 30 mph. According to emergency management reports, the storm is producing quarter-size hail (1.00 inch). Wind gusts of up to 50 MPH are also expected. These conditions are likely to result in damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 1:43 PM CST on March 1, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 2:30 PM CST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice