Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 11 at 6:48PM CDT until April 11 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 647 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Whitewater,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Newton, Park City, Valley Center, Whitewater, Elbing, and Newton
Airport.
This includes Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 17 and 31.
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:
Butler, KS; Harvey, KS; Marion, KS; Sedgwick, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov