Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 9:16PM CDT until May 17 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 7:16pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
SVRICT
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Russell County in central Kansas...
Northern Barton County in central Kansas...
* Until 1015 PM CDT.
* At 916 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rush Center,
moving northeast at 30 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...
Hoisington, Wilson, Dorrance, Albert, Olmitz, Milberger, Galatia,
Susank, and Odin.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 200 and 205.
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:
Barton, KS; Russell, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
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