May 31, 2023

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warnings not in effect

Posted May 31, 2023 12:31 AM

UPDATE 8 p.m. Tuesday: Both warnings are no longer in effect, per the National Weather Service.

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By SALINA POST

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8:15 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.

Southwestern Lincoln County

North central Ellsworth County

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 209 and 225.

The storm is moving east at 10 mph. The weather service noted that 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail are expected.

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The National Weather Service in Wichita also has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday that includes southwestern Ellsworth County.

The storm is moving southeast at 15 mph. The weather service noted that 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail are expected.

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To see whether storms are headed your way, check out the interactive weather map on Salina Post's Severe Weather page thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.