Jun 01, 2024

NWS-Wichita May 31 weather updates

Posted Jun 01, 2024 12:34 AM
NWS Wichita
NWS Wichita

NWS-Wichita

At 7:26 p.m. May 31, The National Weather Service in Wichita issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern McPherson County in central Kansas, northwestern Marion County in central Kansas, and Southeastern Saline County in central Kansas Until 8:30 p.m. *

At 7:25 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near Assaria, or near Lindsborg, moving southeast at 20 mph.  

HAZARD
60 mph wind gusts.  

SOURCE
Radar indicated.  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include...  Mcpherson, Lindsborg, Galva, Marquette, Assaria, Gypsum, Tampa,  Bridgeport, Mcpherson Airport, and Roxbury. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.

SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY
 inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.