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Andover tornado key in Doppler radar test

The tornado that struck the Wichita area 20 years ago is one of the deadliest in Kansas history.

Storm's remnants spawn tornadoes, deluge South

ATLANTA — The slow-moving remnants of Tropical Storm Lee dumped a torrent of rain across the South on Monday and whipped up twisters that damaged dozens of Georgia homes as the storm system pushed farther inland. One death was reported, and at least one person was injured.

Lee inundates the Gulf Coast

SAUCIER, Miss. —Lee dumped more than a foot of rain in New Orleans and spun off tornadoes elsewhere Sunday as its center came ashore in a slow crawl north that raised fears of inland flash flooding in the Deep South and beyond.

Heat finally breaks; relieved Wichitans go outside to play

It was so cool Sunday, the YMCA shut down its outdoor water parks.

Hot days in Wichita: 51 and counting

This summer officially blazed its way into Wichita history Thursday, when the temperature hit 100 for the 51st time. Triple digits arrived at 11:39 a.m., according to the National Weather Service, lifting 2011 to the top of the list of most 100-degree days in the city.

Hot days, broken record: Wichita will likely break mark for 100-degree days today

When the temperature hits 100 today — and that's a given, local meteorologists say — it'll become official: There's never been a summer like this in Wichita.

Summer '11 among Wichita's all-time hottest

This sizzling summer matched the summer of 1980 for number of days in the 100s on Wednesday, while handily setting a record high for the date.

After Indiana stage collapse, Kansas fair officials extra mindful of weather

With the deadly stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair fresh in their minds, Kansas State Fair officials will gather with authorities this week to review how to keep such a tragedy from happening in Hutchinson.

Storms welcome relief

A monthlong stretch of hot, steamy weather was broken Wednesday as early-morning storms stomped through the area, causing significant damage in parts of Kansas and cutting power to thousands of area homes and businesses.

What to do about damaged trees

Lots of trees were damaged by the storm that blew through the Wichita area on Wednesday night. Here are some pointers from Ward Upham of Kansas State University and Extension about assessing and taking care of the damage.

Research shakes up tornado theories

Vortex2, a two-year field study of tornadoes in the nation's midsection, is prompting researchers to reconsider theories on how twisters develop, a leader of the project said Friday.

Meteorologists to convene in Wichita

Dozens of meteorologists are converging on Wichita for a three-day weather conference that begins today at the Wichita Marriott.

Meteorologists to talk weather at Wichita conference

Dozens of meteorologists are converging on Wichita for a three-day weather conference that begins Thursday at the Wichita Marriott.

In Joplin, school will start on schedule

JOPLIN, Mo. — Debbie Fort just wanted to take a look around, peek inside classrooms and again feel what it's like to be where children are learning.

Wichita area now in an extreme drought

Cracks in the ground are now an inch or two wide. Ponds that have withstood many sizzling summers have gone dry.

Butler County storms bring damaging winds, brief downpours

Nobody's quite sure how strong the winds were that blew through Butler County near El Dorado Lake late Sunday afternoon.

Infrared gun finds surface temperatures as high as 179.9 F

It's hot! How hot is it? We took the temperature of several surfaces around Wichita one scorching midafternoon this week and found things — and people — to be way above the 104 heat.

Oklahoma, Missouri look into heat-related deaths

Health officials in Missouri and Oklahoma investigated new heat-related deaths Wednesday, as Oklahoma expanded its drought emergency statewide.

Drum corps pushes on in punishing heat

Students in the Teal Sound Drum & Bugle Corps practiced in the heat Monday at Valley Center High School for their competition tonight at Wichita State University.

Heat taking toll on air conditioning, utility bills

Air conditioners throughout the Wichita metropolitan area are raising the white flag of surrender as an intense summer heat wave continues. Businesses that sell and service air conditioners have been inundated with calls over the recent string of 100-degree days.

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