Graves Memorial Public Library, KS Weather Warnings
Flood
Flood Warning issued June 9 at 2:36PM CDT until June 9 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Kansas, including the following counties, Labette and Neosho. * WHEN...Until 645 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 234 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported several roads inundated by water earlier today due to heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing. Between 3 and 7.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Parsons, Chanute, Erie, St. Paul, Galesburg, Earlton, South Mound, Lake Parsons and Chanute Airport. 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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
National Weather Service
High temperature
Heat Advisory issued June 9 at 2:18PM CDT until June 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
National Weather Service