Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 11 at 5:53PM CDT until April 11 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 552 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bentley, or 6
miles east of Mount Hope, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
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...
Park City, Valley Center, Halstead, Sedgwick, Mount Hope, Andale, and
Bentley.
This includes Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 16 and 25.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Harvey, KS; Sedgwick, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov