Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Cheyenne, Rawlins, Sherman and Thomas, Kansas

Kansas severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Cheyenne, Rawlins, Sherman and Thomas Counties in Kansas.

Kansas severe thunderstorm warning

The alert was issued at 5:38 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:45 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

MDT/638 PM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles east of St. Francis to 4 miles southeast of Bird City to 7 miles north of Brewster, moving northeast at 35 mph

Hazards

60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail

Potential Impact

Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Severe thunderstorms will be near. Bird City and McDonald around 645 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include Atwood and Ludell

Areas Affected

The warning covers Cheyenne, Rawlins, Sherman and Thomas Counties in Kansas.

Safety Information

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. These thunderstorms will produce strong winds resulting in areas of near zero visibility in blowing dirt. Use extreme caution if you must travel and be alert for rapidly changing visibility. This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be aware of rapidly changing road conditions. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle…