Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
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667 NOUS43 KICT 211200 PNSICT KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-211500- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wichita KS 700 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024 ...ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY... In 1953, an extremely dangerous severe thunderstorm tore through the Wichita metro area. Winds were measured at exactly 100 mph when the anemometer broke at the airport. The hail was "at least golf ball sized". The severe thunderstorm caused around $9 million damage. In 1969, a short lived but strong F3 tornado hit the south side of Salina. The tornado`s track was only two miles long and around 50 yards wide. However it hit the airport, severely damaged or destroyed 104 homes, seven businesses and injured 60. $$ Auto