Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 4:44PM CDT until May 18 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
SVRICT
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Saline County in central Kansas...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 444 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Salina,
moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Salina and New Cambria.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 92 and 95.
Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 247 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 800 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
Area Description:
Saline, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: