Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 26 at 4:16PM CDT until April 26 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 415 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Iola, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Iola, La Harpe, Gas, Moran, Mildred, Bassett, and Iola Airport.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This is a dangerous storm, producing large hail driven by severe
winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Allen, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: