Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 9:52AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 3, 2025 - 7:52am
Expires:
June 3, 2025 - 8:15am
Description:
At 951 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles east of Burns, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Chase,
northeastern Butler and northwestern Greenwood Counties, including
the following locations: Cassoday and Matfield Green.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 85 and 109.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Chase; Butler; Greenwood
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS