Weather Alert in Kansas
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 9:38AM CDT until June 21 at 12:31AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
AREAS AFFECTED: McPherson, KS; Saline, KS
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Mulberry Creek Near Salina affecting Saline County. Smoky Hill River Near Mentor affecting Saline and McPherson Counties. Smoky Hill River At Lindsborg affecting McPherson County. Smoky Hill River near New Cambria affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Smoky Hill River near Mentor. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Some low lying rural county roads begin to flood along with extensive field flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 24.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
INSTRUCTION: 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM CDT.
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Condensation is the process which creates clouds, and therefore
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Condensation is the change of matter from a state of gas into a state of liquid,
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