Independence, KS Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Elk County in southeastern Kansas...
Western Labette County in southeastern Kansas...
Montgomery County in southeastern Kansas...
Eastern Chautauqua County in southeastern Kansas...

* Until 430 AM CDT.

* At 341 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast
of Peru, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Coffeyville, Independence, Cherryvale, Caney, Sedan, Edna, Dearing,
Mound Valley, Longton, Elk City, Tyro, Peru, Liberty, Elk Falls,
and Havana.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT for southeastern
Kansas.

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HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN;
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Kansas, including the following
counties, Chautauqua and Montgomery.

* WHEN...Until 730 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 321 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Coffeyville, Independence, Cherryvale, Caney, Sedan, Cedar
Vale, Dearing, Elk City, Tyro, Peru, Liberty, Chautauqua,
Havana, Bolton, Sycamore, Niotaze, Hale, Independence
Airport, Elk City Lake and Elk City State Park.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 382 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS

COWLEY                HARPER                SUMNER

IN SOUTHEAST KANSAS

CHAUTAUQUA            LABETTE               MONTGOMERY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANTHONY, ARKANSAS CITY, ATTICA,
CEDAR VALE, COFFEYVILLE, HARPER, INDEPENDENCE, PARSONS, SEDAN,
WELLINGTON, AND WINFIELD.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas, including
the following counties, in South Central Kansas, Cowley, Harper,
Kingman and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Chautauqua, Labette and
Montgomery.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood
with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another complex of thunderstorms is expected across southern
Kansas tonight. Given very wet antecedent conditions,
additional heavy rainfall may aggravate ongoing flooding.
concerns.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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