Despite their ominous appearance, they are harmless and often develop after thunderstorms. They are most commonly observed in areas with varied, rolling topography.
High winds estimated around 70 mph, hail, and torrential rain created near whiteout conditions in Lincoln Center, Kansas, on the evening of Monday, June 8th as severe storms rolled through the area. Video courtesy of Gregory Koelzer/KWCH. #severe#storms#kansas#weather#kswx
Despite looking a bit like a sideways tornado, roll clouds are harmless. This rare, tube-shaped cloud formed along a frontal boundary as cooler air forced warm, moist air upward, creating its distinctive rolling appearance.
View of this morning’s roll cloud that was seen across Northeast Kansas and into Northwest Missouri, sent in by Faith Martin south of Topeka, Kansas. #rollcloud#kswx#wx
Highs in the 70s today, near 80 Monday with cooler, dry weather. Isolated showers/storms Monday night and Tuesday night. Hot Wednesday with widespread storms; a few may be severe Wednesday afternoon/evening, lingering into early Thursday.
Wednesday turns hot, with widespread storm chances, with some possibly being severe, developing Wednesday afternoon and evening and lingering into early Thursday.
Highs stay in the 70s for most spots today and Monday with cooler, dry weather. A few showers and storms are possible Monday night and Tuesday night, but coverage stays low.
Wednesday turns hot, with widespread storm chances, with some possibly being severe, developing Wednesday afternoon and evening and lingering into early Thursday.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cooler, Dryer Today & Monday; Heat & Storms Return Midweek Wednesday Into Early Thursday
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Highs stay in the 70s for most spots today and Monday with cooler, dry weather. A few showers and storms are possible Monday night and Tuesday night, but coverage stays low.
First Alert Weather Day 6/13: Severe storms possible 3–11 PM; where they form first is uncertain. Threats: golf-ball hail, 60–80 mph winds, and a tornado or two. Heavy rain (2–4"+) may cause flash flooding, esp. east-central KS. Flood Watch thru Sun AM.