Fent's Post Productions LLC

Fent's Post Productions LLC One man. One film. Many stories. And tornadoes. We used to have 3 channels on television, and one played a cowbell whenever there was a storm watch or warning.

Tornadoes Through Time
FENT'S POST PRODUCTIONS LLC·THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018·
In my lifetime, storm prediction has come a very long way. The storm could have been anywhere within a hundred miles. Radar wasn’t very advanced and the only chasers were media or law enforcement personnel. It was thought that the low pressure inside a tornado caused houses to explode and people were told to open their wi

ndows before taking shelter in a basement corner. More often than now, tornadoes caught people without any warning at all. Over time, storms have been dissected and many causes revealed as to what makes tornadoes. Rotation is detected before a funnel forms. Debris balls show up on highly sophisticated radar. Warnings are only for the portions of counties in a storm path. We know that tornadoes don’t create enough vacuum to explode a house, but simply blow it to bits. Underground is still the safe place but we are to seek the innermost room, not a corner. “Chasers” surround storms by the dozens, though the level of expertise varies from trained meteorologists to kids in pickup trucks who have no idea what to look for and look out for under these monstrous, spinning thunderstorms that sweep across the great plains. Fent’s Post Productions is producing a film about an unusually potent batch of storms that made history in north-central Kansas. As producer, director and photographer, I also bring a lifetime of experience as a cameraman, feature writer and storm student to this project. My various assistants and I have researched, traveled and trained all over the state and coast to coast to interview those involved in this disaster. I continue to ride with veteran storm chasers to capture these awesome, timeless storms on camera. In production since 2009, the film’s final interviews will be completed soon and post production is starting. I have personally given everything I’ve been able to give to this project. It has been by turns tedious, exhilarating, exasperating, exhausting, rewarding, scary, bizarre, beautiful, bewildering, educational and always expensive. As citizens, many things have improved for us since 1973. However, so many issues of that year - that decade- remain much as they were. Rhetorical questions continue to be political footballs. Media entities often act on profit rather than on what is true. Divisions among us have widened as these dynamic forces rip and tear at the very foundations of who we are. Yet there is a creative force which continually emerges from the human spirit, and we see time and again how our shared struggles bring out the best in us. This is at the core of this story. This is the source of hope that drives me to complete this film and share it with you. If you want to help out, I’ll also share the credit with you. This is much more than another tornado film. Tornadoes come and go. What endures is the way that we treat each other when the heavy sky descends. We often act out of fear, but we ultimately want the same things for our families, friends and neighbors. Sometimes we have to watch these storms from a different vantage point to understand what is at stake. Sometimes we can’t see the storm for the clouds.
- Ron Fent

07/19/2026

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE - HEAT ADVISORY
National Weather Service Wichita KS
216 PM CDT Sun Jul 19 2026
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Including the cities of Sylvan Grove, Wilson, Ellsworth, Lyons,
Lincoln, Marion, Russell, Hillsboro, Peabody, Sterling, Salina,
McPherson, and Great Bend
216 PM CDT Sun Jul 19 2026..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 expected.
* WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice,
Russell, and Saline Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Different year, same s**t.
07/16/2026

Different year, same s**t.

Flash flood emergencies were issued for the region, where last year’s floods devastated the area, including Camp Mystic. Follow for live news updates.

“Never in my lifetime has a president treated disaster relief as a political cudgel,” Washington Sen. Patty Murray, the ...
07/09/2026

“Never in my lifetime has a president treated disaster relief as a political cudgel,” Washington Sen. Patty Murray, the top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, said in response to the data. “What President Trump has done to politicize disaster relief and hold up support for Americans who need it — including my constituents in Washington state — is frankly unforgivable.”

A White House spokesperson said there is “no politicization to the president’s decisions on disaster relief.” There’s compelling evidence to the contrary.

“All of your weather, all of your risk, it all originates with the ocean, and your forecasts don’t just depend on your l...
06/30/2026

“All of your weather, all of your risk, it all originates with the ocean, and your forecasts don’t just depend on your local Doppler radar and your local forecasters; it depends on this entire array of global and national infrastructure,” said Jeff Waters with Ocean Conservancy.

The National Weather Service has lost hundreds of employees since Trump took office, and its severe storm forecasts may be suffering. Two tornado outbreaks this year took forecasters by surprise.

URGENT - HEAT ADVISORY WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Wichita KS149 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026Russell-Lincoln-Barto...
06/28/2026

URGENT - HEAT ADVISORY WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
149 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-Including the cities of Bel Aire, Longton, Rose Hill, Russell, Lincoln, Hillsboro, Andover, Sedan, Ellsworth, Marion, Cottonwood Falls, Iola, Fredonia, Humboldt, Neodesha, Winfield, Derby, Newton, Kingman, Moline, Lyons, Eureka, Grenola, Great Bend, Yates Center, Mulvane, Arkansas City, McPherson, Coffeyville, Haysville, Attica, Strong City, El Dorado, Howard, Augusta, Anthony, Valley Center, Harper, Wilson, Park City, Independence, Salina, Madison, Sylvan Grove, Sterling, Cedar Vale, Parsons, Chanute, Peabody, Hutchinson, and Wellington
149 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026..HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Kansas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Another new website for climate information has been launched by former members of c l i m a t e . g o v after they got ...
06/26/2026

Another new website for climate information has been launched by former members of c l i m a t e . g o v after they got doged. This ensures that crucial research continues without fascist interference.

Built by members of the team behind NOAA’s Climate.gov, the new nonprofit resource is supported in part by more than 2,500 small donations from people who want reliable climate science information to remain accessible. Climate.us today launched the full version of its new independent, nonprofit cl...

Flood WatchNational Weather Service Wichita KS414 AM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McP...
06/25/2026

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wichita KS
414 AM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026

Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-Including the cities of Kingman, Eureka, Humboldt, Grenola, ElDorado, Longton, McPherson, Yates Center, Strong City, Fredonia,Madison, Sylvan Grove, Parsons, Winfield, MulLane, Hutchinson,augusta, Wilson, Attica, Cottonwood Falls, Coffeyville,Hillsboro, Andover, Newton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Iola, Sterling,Harper, Park City, Derby, Arkansas City, Anthony, Peabody,
Wellington, Marion, Independence, Cedar Vale, Lyons, Chanute,
Rose Hill, Moline, Bel Aire, Howard, Valley Center, Russell,
Haysville, Sedan, Great Bend, Salina, and Neodesha
414 AM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central
Kansas, Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice,
Russell and Saline. In east central Kansas, Chase. In south
central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno,
Sedgwick and Sumner. In southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk,
Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Storms will gradually move into the area this morning and
continue through the early afternoon hours. Additional storms
are then expected to develop over southern Kansas late this
afternoon and evening. All of these storms will produce high
rainfall rates that may lead to flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

The jet stream this week will be relatively zonal, and reside across the northern tier of the country, until next weeken...
06/23/2026

The jet stream this week will be relatively zonal, and reside across the northern tier of the country, until next weekend. Then on Saturday a significant system will come ashore in the Pacific Northwest and distrupt that flow, amplifying the jet. This will set the stage for more organized severe storms across the northern plains by Sunday into early next week.

But before then, isolated severe storms are expected from the mid-atlantic and Great Lakes through the Midwest and to the Front Range. The next few days an upslope flow in the central Rockies will coincide with a decent mid level flow and orographic lifting with surface based moisture to produce severe storms and tornadoes there. This will be especially true from the high plains of Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas.

Elsewhere, heavy rains and isolated severe storms will be possible from the Upper Midwest, through the Midwest and to the East Coast. It will be warmer than normal over Florida, Quebec, British Columbia and parts of the Southwest.

Cooler than normal conditions are expected across the Eastern Rockies and Upper Midwest to the Western Great Lakes.

It should be largely sunny from Texas into the Southwest toward the Central and Southern Pacific Coast. The one exception is over much of Utah, which is dealing with wildfire smoke from wildfires in Utah and Nevada.

Another watch, more threats like this in Salina tonight. Won't be as strong as the 8th, but I dread these things now. SU...
06/21/2026

Another watch, more threats like this in Salina tonight. Won't be as strong as the 8th, but I dread these things now. SUMMER BEGINS!
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 359
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
720 PM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Central into Northern Kansas
South-Central Nebraska
* Effective this Saturday night and Sunday morning from 720 PM
until 300 AM CDT.
* Primary threats include...
Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 80
mph likely Isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible
A tornado or two possible
SUMMARY...Clusters of severe thunderstorms are forecast to move into the Watch area this evening and continue into the overnight. Severe gusts will likely accompany the more intense thunderstorms and their outflow along the leading gust front. Severe gusts ranging from 60 to 80 mph are possible. Large hail may also occur with the stronger thunderstorm cores. As the low-level jet intensifies this evening and a linear cluster evolves, a tornado or two is possible that would be embedded within the squall line.
The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 85
statute miles east and west of a line from 45 miles east northeast
of Hastings NE to 25 miles west southwest of Hutchinson KS. For a
complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU9).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes...Smith
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 359
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
720 PM CDT SAT JUN 20 2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 359 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

KSC009-017-027-029-041-047-053-061-079-089-105-113-115-117-123-
127-141-143-145-147-149-155-157-159-161-163-167-169-183-185-197-
201-210800-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0359.260621T0020Z-260621T0800Z/

KS KANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BARTON CHASE CLAY
CLOUD DICKINSON EDWARDS
ELLSWORTH GEARY HARVEY
JEWELL LINCOLN MARION
MARSHALL MCPHERSON MITCHELL
MORRIS OSBORNE OTTAWA
PAWNEE PHILLIPS POTTAWATOMIE
RENO REPUBLIC RICE
RILEY ROOKS RUSSELL
SALINE SMITH STAFFORD
WABAUNSEE WASHINGTON

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