Tornado touches down in Salina

6/11/2008
An apparent tornado damaged Crestwood Manufacturing in south Salina around 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, according to Salina Emergency Management Director Bryan Armstrong.

In a televised interview, Armstrong reported the roof was damaged on Crestwood Manufacturing and some homes were struck by lightning.

"The south part of town apparently took a hit on a tornado. We don't know how extensive the damage is yet. " Armstrong said.

"We have other reports of lesser damage all over town and various parts of the county as well."

Armstrong said there were reports of golfball to baseball size hail from around town.

Check Salina.com for more details as they develop.



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