Wichita, KS – Residents across central Kansas are advised to stay alert this afternoon as severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, large hail, and even tornadoes. The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather warning for areas west of Interstate 135, with storms likely to develop after 2 p.m. Strong winds reaching up to 60 mph, hail the size of quarters, and the potential for brief tornadoes are the primary threats from this storm system.