The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
McPherson County in central Kansas…
Lincoln County in central Kansas…
Eastern Ellsworth County in central Kansas…
Saline County in central Kansas…

* Until 1:45 AM CDT.

* At 1237 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Dorrance to 5 miles south of Bushton to near
Plevna, moving northeast at 65 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…Salina, Mcpherson, Lindsborg, Moundridge, Inman, Galva, Canton,
Kanopolis, Lincoln, Marquette, Assaria, Gypsum, Sylvan Grove,
Brookville, Smolan, Beverly, New Cambria, Barnard, Falun and
Glendale.

This includes the following highways…
Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 43 and 95.
Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 215 and 266.

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.