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Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
417 NOUS43 KICT 071200 PNSICT KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-071500- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wichita KS 700 AM CDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY... In 1968, incredibly powerful severe thunderstorms struck Huron, SD. That afternoon and evening the severe thunderstorms produced winds that that rip roared at an astounding 115 mph and besieged the city with hail reaching the size of softballs. The wild winds blew down a radio tower and unroofed many homes.The hideous hail damaged many other homes where roof damage was extensive and windows were smashed. No damage estimate was provided. && In 1936, the high in Wichita reached 102, the first of 20 consecutive days of high temperatures that reached 100 degrees or more. This is the longest stretch of 100 degree plus heat in the Wichita climate history. $$ Auto