Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Saline County and Northeastern McPherson County, KS
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NWS Wichita has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Saline County and northeastern McPherson County until 2:45 AM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Kansas
- Issued
- September 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wichita KS
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Wichita KS. The alert is effective from September 20 at 1:42 AM CDT until September 20 at 2:45 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northeastern McPherson County in central Kansas and Saline County in central Kansas. Locations impacted include Salina, Lindsborg, Assaria, Gypsum, Smolan, New Cambria, Falun, Bridgeport, Salina Airport, Roxbury, and Kipp. Affected highways include Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 68 and 95 and Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 251 and 266.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 1:42 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lindsborg moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts with potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Hail up to 0.75 inches is possible.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from September 20 at 1:42 AM CDT and expires at 2:45 AM CDT.
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