May 25, 2020

EXPIRED: Thunderstorm warning for parts of Saline, Ellsworth, Lincoln counties

Posted May 25, 2020 2:32 AM

UPDATE: The severe thunderstorm warning has been allowed to expire.

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The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Saline County, northern Ellsworth County, and Lincoln County until 10:30 p.m. Sunday.

Locations impacted include Salina, Ellsworth, Wilson, Kanopolis, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Brookville, Smolan, Beverly, New Cambria, Barnard, Glendale, Ash Grove, Westfall, Salina Airport, and Ellsworth Airport.

At 9:24 p.m. CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Brookville, or 10 miles west of Salina, moving northwest at 40 mph. Additional clusters of storms were located throughout the warned area.

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

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

Severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of Dickinson and Ottawa counties are set to expire at 9:45 p.m. Sunday.