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November 2, 2023 8:06 AM
City Fire is working on an active structure fire at the Lodge, 901 S. Fossil. Please avoid the area for firefighter and first responder safety. This is a dangerous situation.
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November 2, 2023 8:20 AM
The fire department reports the fire is under control. The public is asked to continue avoiding the area as fire crews check for extension of fire and mop up operations. Thank you.
August 8, 2023 5:22 PM
The NWS forecast damaging severe storms late tonight over Central Kansas. A complex of storms will move eastward late tonight into Wednesday morning with damaging to significant damaging winds possible. The latest forecast includes the potential of...
Damaging Severe Storms Forecast for Late Tonight into Wednesday Morning - Be Prepared.Read On...
August 3, 2023 5:22 PM
The NWS has Russell in an Enhanced Risk area for severe storms overnight across central Kansas. Impacts for Russell are forecast between 2 - 3 am with straight-line winds up to 70 mph, hail, and very heavy rain. Straight-line winds are destructive. ...
Severe Storms Likely Tonight - Be PreparedRead On...
July 16, 2023 4:30 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Russell County, including the City of Russell. Winds up to 70 mph and two-inch hail are possible, which will damage buildings, vehicles, and power lines.
Take precautions
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July 16, 2023 4:37 PM
Emergency Alert. The Thunderstorm warning in effect until 5:15 pm for destructive baseball size hail. Take shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Please tune into local media for updates
July 14, 2023 12:14 PM
Please be weather aware today. Russell County is in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7:00 PM
A strong thunderstorm will impact Russell through 1:00 pm.
Hazards include wind gusts of 50-55 mph and nickel size hail.
Gusty winds could knock down tree...
Special Weather Statement - Strong Thunderstorm - Severe Thunderstorm WatchRead On...
June 30, 2023 8:40 PM
A sparking transformer has been reported on the 1000 block of South Fossil. Electric Crews are enroute. Please avoid the area until crews can safely address the issue.
June 9, 2023 3:13 PM
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for our area. A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Russell County through 3:30 pm. Hazards include wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and...
Special Weather Statement - Strong ThunderstormRead On...
May 18, 2023 2:36 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for an area that includes the City of Russell. Strong storms will impact Russell County with wind gusts up to 50 mph and half-inch hail.
Gusty wind can knock down trees limbs and blow...
Special Weather StatementRead On...
May 9, 2023 11:49 AM
A severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles west of Ionia to 8 miles south of Plainville, moving south at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters have reported...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - High Winds and Hail Main ThreatRead On...