An outbreak of significant severe weather is forecast for today across much of southwest and central Kansas, including Ellis County.

 The greatest risk will be along and east of the U.S. Highway 283 corridor from early afternoon through the early evening hours.

All severe weather types can be expected, including the possibility of strong, long-lived tornadoes.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for areas west of U.S. Highway 83 for this afternoon.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceAn outbreak of significant severe weather is forecast for today across much of southwest and central Kansas, including Ellis County. The greatest risk will be along and east of the U.S. Highway 283 corridor from early afternoon through the early evening hours.All severe weather types can be expected, including the possibility of strong, long-lived tornadoes.A Red Flag Warning is in effect for areas west of U.S. Highway 83 for this afternoon.

Tornado watch for Ellis County area until 7 p.m., severe storms expected