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Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
‼️ Harvey County and all of our neighboring counties are included in a TORNADO WATCH through 10 p.m.
🌪️ The potential for severe weather will continue into the evening. Plan accordingly. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather updates as the day progresses.
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Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WARNING for Harvey County through Friday at 9:30 a.m. As rain continues through the evening, expect that there may be localized flooding and the potential for impassable roadways. If you encounter flooded roads, turn around.
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Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
Parts of Harvey County are included in a severe thunderstorm warning through 9:15 a.m. Strong winds and hail are the main threats associated with this storm.
Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
While you're stockin' up on Husker Dus (or Husker Don'ts), make a note of the local days and times shooting off fireworks is allowed in your community in 2026. City restrictions are established by your respective municipality: harveycounty.gov/firework-re…
Celebrate safely!
ALT An American patriotic themed graphic that says, "Firework discharge schedules."
Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
Harvey County is included in a severe thunderstorm watch through 3 a.m. Hail, strong wind and tornadoes are possible. Please keep apprised of the weather conditions tonight, and have multiple ways to receive alerts.
Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
A second round of severe weather is rolling through. This severe thunderstorm warning lasts until 8:45 p.m. Hail and strong winds remain the primary threats at this time.
Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
Much of Harvey County is included in a severe thunderstorm warning through 6:45 p.m. Hail and strong winds are currently the primary threats included in this storm. Please take appropriate precautions, and be safe.
Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for much of Harvey County through 7:15 p.m.
A tornado watch has also been issued through 1 a.m. that includes Harvey County.
Please remain diligent about staying informed of the weather conditions into the night.
Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
Scattered to numerous severe storms are likely across the region for today and tonight. Storms are expected to initiate over the central Kansas this afternoon then spread slowly southeast across the region through the night time hours. All severe weather hazards possible. #kswx
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Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
Harvey County is included in a tornado watch through 9 p.m. Hail and strong wind gusts are also potential threats in this watch. Please have multiple ways to receive weather updates this afternoon and evening, and plan accordingly.
ALT Information on a tornado watch, which includes Harvey County.
The severe weather threat returns today. Hail, strong winds and a tornado are possible. If storms develop, they are forecasted to begin between 1-5 p.m. for our area.
ALT A graphic and map describing potential severe weather in south-central Kansas for April 17, 2026.
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Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
Harvey County is included in a tornado watch through 11 p.m. Tornadoes are possible, as are other hazards, such as hail and strong wind gusts. Please plan accordingly, and stay informed of the weather conditions throughout the evening.
ALT A map with counties included in a tornado watch.
Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop late this afternoon into the evening hours. Large hail, damaging winds and some tornadoes will all be possible. Heavy rain may lead to localized flooding. #kswx
ALT Graphic showing the outlook for severe weather over much of south central and southeast Kansas. Storms are expected to be most numerous during the evening hours. All severe hazards are possible.
Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for southwestern Harvey County though 6:15 p.m. Please take precautions.
⛈️ Severe weather is possible for our area beginning this afternoon and into the night. Hail and strong winds are possible, as well as the potential for a tornado. Keep yourself informed on the conditions as the day progresses. ⛈️
ALT A graphic with a map of potential severe weather today in south-central Kansas
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Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
UPDATE (7:38 p.m.): Emergency responders have stopped the forward progress of the grass fire near the Harvey/Reno County line. Responders will continue mop-up work and monitor the area over the next several hours to check for hot spots.
(Photo from the scene earlier today.)
ALT Emergency responders at a grass fire
Harvey County Emergency Management retweeted
Emergency responders are battling a grassland fire near Northwest 24th Street and North Woodberry Road at the Harvey/Reno county line.
The fire is difficult to control due to the terrain, and the response is complicated by the wind conditions. Please avoid the area.
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The Burmac Fire also represented the strength of our partnerships in Harvey County and our region. Fifty agencies and more than 300 first responders came together to support each other and highlight our resiliency in the face of an emergency.
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All told, the Burmac Fire torched about 14,000 acres and necessitated evacuations. It's an unfortunate reminder of the devastation and danger of grassland fires. They are difficult to manage, and dry, windy conditions only complicate the response.
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