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A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued until 6:15 p.m. Wednesday for Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service.
Residents should prepare for large hail and damaging winds, the weather service said.
People should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows, the weather service said.
The thunderstorm warning has been extended to 7:15 p.m. for east central Wyandotte County.
I-70 westbound was closed in western Kansas this afternoon.
The Kansas Department of Transportation extended the westbound I-70 closure from Salina to the Colorado state line, and another closure continues on I-70 from Goodland to Russell, Kansas.
Both directions of I-70 reopened to traffic on Wednesday afternoon.
Numerous other highways in western and south central Kansas also were closed because of low visibility from blowing dust and crashes blocking roadways, according to KDOT. They reopened later in the day.
Additional closures were expected to continue into the evening, according to KDOT.
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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, according to the National Weather Service.
Wyandotte County also is under a high wind warning through midnight tonight, the weather service said.
While the high wind warning is in effect, people should avoid being outside around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive, according to the weather service.
At 4 p.m. Wednesday, the wind speed was 38 mph, with gusts of 58 mph, the weather service said. It was 74 degrees.