Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
311 WWUS83 KICT 172235 SPSICT Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Wichita KS 535 PM CDT Mon Jun 17 2024 KSZ032-033-047>049-180130- Ellsworth-Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Saline- 535 PM CDT Mon Jun 17 2024 ... BLOWING DUST ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL KANSAS ... Wind gusts around 40 to 55 mph are promoting localized areas of blowing dust, particularly in the vicinity of recently plowed fields. Reduced visibility along Interstate 70 has already caused accidents along the interstate, and traffic cameras show localized areas of significantly reduced visibility between Russell and Hays. If traveling in the area this afternoon and evening, it is imperative to exercise extra caution in areas of reduced visibility. Locations impacted include... Salina, Great Bend, Russell, Ellsworth, Hoisington, Ellinwood, Wilson, Claflin, Kanopolis, Lincoln, Holyrood, Assaria, Gypsum, Lucas, Gorham, Sylvan Grove, Geneseo, Brookville, Pawnee Rock, and Smolan. This includes the following highways... Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 78 and 95. Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 176 and 266. LAT...LON 3922 9793 3896 9793 3896 9737 3861 9737 3861 9792 3852 9793 3852 9847 3826 9848 3826 9903 3913 9904 3913 9849 3922 9849 $$ CUELLAR