El Niño strengthens, could bring wetter winter weather to Kansas, expert says

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 749

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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TOPEKA — Kansas weather lived up to its tempestuous reputation Wednesday as the dregs of Hurricane Polo launched more than a dozen tornadoes throughout the state.

“Kansas dished out tornadoes like Santa handing out candy canes,” wrote one storm chaser who posts online as Kansas Twisters. “No idea how many there were, but I was blessed to see 10-15 today.”

Accuweather reported that about 12 tornadoes touched …

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