By SALINA POST
High winds have pummeled Salina and the area for much of the day. And while the high wind warnings for multiple counties in our area are set to end at 7 p.m. Thursday, winds are expected to continue through the night.
A gust of wind equal to that of an EF-0 tornado blasted Salina this afternoon. The Salina Regional Airport recorded a 66 mph gust at 3:53 p.m. According to the Enhanced Fujita Scale, an EF-0 tornado has wind speeds of 65-85 mph.
Wind gusts were greater than 50 mph for much of the day.
When the high wind warnings end this evening, those counties affected will transition to being under wind advisories.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory in effect from 7 p.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
McPherson County
Saline County
North winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use caution if you must drive especially if operating a high profile vehicle especially on east and west running roadways.
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory from 7 p.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday that includes Marion County.
North winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use caution if you must drive especially if operating a high profile vehicle especially on east and west running roadways.