The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Rice County in central Kansas…

Until 1000 PM CDT.

At 901 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lorraine, or 12 miles northwest of Lyons, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…Lyons, Sterling, Little River, Chase, Bushton, Geneseo, Alden and Frederick.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.