The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southwestern McPherson County in central Kansas…
Reno County in south central Kansas…
Rice County in central Kansas…
Southwestern Lincoln County in central Kansas…
Ellsworth County in central Kansas…
Russell County in central Kansas…
Barton County in central Kansas…

Until 100 AM CDT.

Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Nekoma to near Lewis to near Wilmore, moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include…Hutchinson, Great Bend, Russell, Lyons, Ellsworth, Hoisington,
South Hutchinson, Sterling, Ellinwood, Inman, Buhler, Haven, Nickerson, Wilson, Pretty Prairie, Claflin, Kanopolis, Little
River, Chase and Arlington.

This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 176 and 219.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

This is an EXTREMELY 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.