Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Across Multiple States, Prompting Warnings and Alerts

Severe thunderstorms have been sweeping across various states, prompting warnings and alerts from the National Weather Service (NWS) in the United States. These storms have been accompanied by strong winds, hail, and lightning, posing significant risks to residents in the affected areas.

In Kansas, the NWS issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Morris County, with the storm moving southeast at 25 mph and capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and half-dollar size hail. Locations impacted include Council Grove, Dunlap, and Council Grove Lake. Similarly, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for western Harvey County, with the storm moving southeast at 35 mph and bringing baseball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts. Locations impacted include Newton, Hesston, Halstead, and Sedgwick.

In Oregon and California, a Red Flag Warning was issued for specific fire weather zones due to scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning, which may cause new fire starts. Outflow winds with gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores, further exacerbating fire risks in the region.

Additionally, a Special Weather Statement was issued in Texas, warning of a strong thunderstorm moving south at 10 mph near McFaddin, with wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel-sized hail. Locations impacted include Refugio and Quintana.

These severe weather events highlight the importance of staying informed and prepared during such conditions. Residents in the affected areas are advised to seek shelter indoors, away from windows, and to secure loose objects that could become projectiles in strong winds.

The convergence of these severe thunderstorms underscores the unpredictable nature of weather patterns and the need for robust forecasting and warning systems to mitigate potential risks to life and property.

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References:
– NWS Topeka KS: [Link]
– NWS Medford OR: [Link]
– NWS Corpus Christi TX: [Link]
– NWS Wichita KS: [Link]

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