Dec 15, 2021

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warnings expire

Posted Dec 15, 2021 9:06 PM

UPDATE: 6:45 p.m. Wednesday: All severe thunderstorm warnings have been allowed to expire.

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UPDATE 3:10 p.m. Wednesday: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Marion County until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

70 mph wind gusts are expected.

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

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UPDATE 3 p.m. Wednesday: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Dickinson County until 3:45 p.m.

80 mph wind gusts are expected.

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.

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UPDATE 2:42 p.m. Wednesday: The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for the following counties until 3:30 p.m.

Northwestern Dickinson County

Ottawa County

Eastern Republic County

Clay County

Eastern Cloud County

80 mph wind gusts are expected.

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.

This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread wind damage across Republic and Cloud counties. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!

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The National Weather Service in Wichita has allowed the severe thunderstorm warning for McPherson County, Saline County, and northeastern Ellsworth County to expire.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has allowed the severe thunderstorm warning for Cloud, Ottawa, and Republic counties to expire.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has allowed the severe thunderstorm warning for Lincoln and Ellsworth counties to expire.

Additionally, the National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has allowed the severe thunderstorm warning for Mitchell and Jewell counties to expire.