Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 1:37PM CDT until May 18 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 11:37am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 137 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of
Sylvan Grove, or 9 miles southwest of Lincoln, moving northeast at 55
mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Wilson, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Barnard, and Ash Grove.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 206 and 218.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Ellsworth, KS; Lincoln, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
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