Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 9:10PM CDT until May 17 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 7:10pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
SVRICT
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Lincoln County in central Kansas...
Northern Ellsworth County in central Kansas...
Northern Saline County in central Kansas...
* Until 1015 PM CDT.
* At 909 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of
Wilson, moving east at 35 mph. A second severe thunderstorm was
located near Westfall, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Salina, Ellsworth, Wilson, Kanopolis, Brookville, Beverly, New
Cambria, Glendale, Westfall, and Ellsworth Airport.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 93 and 95.
Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 206 and 266.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
Area Description:
Ellsworth, KS; Lincoln, KS; Saline, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
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