Central Plains Large Hail and High Wind Threat Continues

UPDATE: 5:38PM: We now have power outages reported in at least four counties in central Kansas. Almost certainly, those numbers will grow.

ORIGINAL POSTING:
Here is the severe thunderstorm watch for Kansas until 10pm. There is a chance for a brief tornado or two along with gusts to 90mph and baseball sized hail. Remember: Wind-driven large hail will cause considerable property damage where it occurs along with a risk of serious injury.  Ahead of this line, get your car, trampolines, and lawn furniture inside. Power failures may will occur in some areas. 

At 5:26pm, radar shows storms moving southeast and starting to pick up speed. The storms are now moving southeast about 45 mph and may accelerate their forward motion during the evening.
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Farther south, the line is rapidly strengthening. This is the radar at 5:18pm. Storms moving south.

A new severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for these storms. Tornadoes are not expected here but 1" hail and gusts to 70 mph are likely.

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  1. Just talked to my sister in Wichita...evidently, 89mph wind gust reported at the airport.

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