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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Wichita KS

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 29 at 8:29PM CDT until October 29 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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A severe thunderstorm warning covered Barton and Rice counties, Kansas, with a storm near Raymond producing quarter-size hail and torrential rainfall. The alert instructed people to shelter indoors and avoid flooded roads.

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  • Affected location: Barton and Rice counties, Kansas
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The warning called for immediate protective action in the affected area.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
8/10

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