Jun 10, 2023

NWS Wichita issues special weather statement

Posted Jun 10, 2023 3:10 AM

National Weather Service Wichita 
Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Saline County through 11:00 p.m.

At 10:10 p.m. Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Bennington to 6 miles north of Marquette. The storms movement was east at 25 mph.

Hazards include winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include:

Salina, Assaria, Gypsum, Brookville, Smolan, New Cambria, Falun,

Glendale, Bridgeport, Salina Airport and Kipp.

This includes the following highways...

Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 78 and 95.

Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 236 and 266.

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH