The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

Eastern Reno County in south central Kansas…
Sedgwick County in south central Kansas…
Harvey County in south central Kansas…
Harper County in south central Kansas…
Eastern Kingman County in south central Kansas…
Sumner County in south central Kansas…

* Until 215 AM CDT.

* At 1253 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Nickerson to 8 miles south of Kingman to 7
miles east of Hazelton, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include…Wichita, Hutchinson, Derby, Newton, Haysville, Wellington, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire, Mulvane, Goddard, Hesston, Maize, Kingman, Clearwater, South Hutchinson, Anthony, Cheney, Halstead and North Newton.

This includes the following highways…
Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 0 and 42.
Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 1 and 54.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!

Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. These storms may cause serious injury
and significant property damage.