At 8:23 p.m., emergency responders were working the scene of a semi-truck reportedly jack-knifed at I-70 and the Vine Street exit, blocking traffic at the eastbound on-ramp.

Reports from the scene indicate the disengaged load–a wind turbine tube–is still intact on the trailer and blocking the roadway.

Traffic is being diverted.

The NWS in Dodge City has extended the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ellis County until 9 p.m. A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9:30 p.m. for EAST CENTRAL TREGO COUNTY and WEST CENTRAL ELLIS COUNTY.

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The Hays Fire Department is responding to a report of a downed power line at 505 W. 6th in south Hays. Midwest Energy has been notified.

Other emergency officials are responding to another report of a westbound semi-truck blown over by high wind at mile marker 163 on I-70–near the Toulon Exit east of Hays. The westbound passing lane is blocked by the vehicle. Reports from the scene indicate the male truck driver was not injured.