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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1116 PM CDT Thu Aug 29 2019

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Reno County in south central Kansas…
Sedgwick County in south central Kansas…
Harvey County in south central Kansas…
Kingman County in south central Kansas…

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 1115 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Marquette to near Sterling to near Radium,
moving southeast at 50 mph.

These are very dangerous storms.

HAZARD…80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

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

This includes the following highways…
Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 0 and 42.
Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 34 and 54.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across central Kansas. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows! Torrential rainfall is
occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not
drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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