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Kansas Weather Alert: 60 MPH Winds, Small Hail Could Hit I-70 Monday Evening
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Dodge City, Kansas – Thunderstorms capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph could disrupt travel across parts of Kansas Monday and Tuesday evenings as a cold front moves through the state, with the threat shifting south between the two rounds.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, a few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible along the Interstate 70 corridor and points north Monday afternoon and evening. Small hail and wind gusts reaching 60 mph are the main concerns.
The Monday risk extends into parts of northern and central Kansas, including areas near Hays, Salina and Manhattan. Drivers using I-70 should prepare for sudden downpours, gusty crosswinds and rapidly changing road conditions if storms develop.
Another round is possible Tuesday afternoon and evening. The threat shifts farther south, where storms could produce hail up to half-dollar size and winds reaching 60 mph. The favored corridor stretches across southern Kansas from Pratt to Medicine Lodge and Coldwater.
Residents should secure lightweight outdoor objects before storms arrive and move vehicles into garages or under sturdy cover when possible. Travelers should keep weather alerts enabled and avoid stopping beneath highway overpasses during severe weather.
The severe threat remains marginal both Monday and Tuesday, meaning storms should remain isolated. However, individual thunderstorms could still become severe quickly, and additional warnings may be issued.
