Tuesday’s early morning weather shears several power poles in Ellis and Ness counties

Midwest Energy crews in Hays install a new light pole at 21st and Volga Drive to replace the one snapped off by high wind early Tuesday.

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Midwest Energy crews stayed busy today following a strong weather front early this morning from the south that moved through Hays shortly after 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph were reported.

Two light poles were sheared at ground level in Hays. There were also nine poles downed near Schoenchen and one in northeast Ellis County.

Seven poles were knocked over by the gusty winds near Bazine in Ness County. They were replaced by MWE crews from Great Bend.