Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 19 at 7:58PM CDT until June 19 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 757 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of
El Dorado, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Fire Department. At 7:36 pm, the Potwin Fire Department
reported wind gusts up to 60 mph.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Cassoday, Wonsevu, El Dorado Lake, and El Dorado State Park.
This includes Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 74 and 103.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Wind damage with this storm may occur before any rain. SEEK SHELTER
IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
If on or near El Dorado Lake, get off the water and move indoors.
Remember, lightning can strike out to 15 miles from the parent
thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be
struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on
the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Butler, KS; Chase, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: