Severe Storms Possible in Salina This Afternoon and Evening; Flood Watch Stays in Effect

The National Weather Service in Wichita is warning of afternoon and evening storms in the Salina area, with the main window roughly 1 to 8 p.m. today. Brief tornadoes are possible, along with wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph, heavy rain and localized flooding.

A Flood Watch also remains in effect for Saline County until 7 p.m. Thursday. A watch means conditions are favorable for flooding; it does not mean flooding is occurring.

What to Expect

• Timing: Storms are expected this afternoon and evening, roughly 1 to 8 p.m.
• Tornadoes: Brief tornadoes are possible.
• Wind: Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are possible.
• Rain: Heavy rain could cause localized flooding.

Safety Tips

• If a Tornado Warning is issued, go immediately to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building. Mobile homes and vehicles are not safe places to shelter.
• Do not drive through flooded roadways. Turn around rather than cross water of unknown depth.
• Keep weather alerts turned on, such as a weather radio or phone alerts, in case storms continue after dark.
• Secure or bring in loose outdoor items before the storms arrive.
• Check on neighbors who may need help.

Rain and storms are expected to continue Thursday, with drier weather returning Friday.