Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:37PM CDT until April 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 337 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Derby, moving
northeast at 35 mph. Another severe storm was also located southeast
of Argonia and also tracking northeast.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Wichita, Derby, Andover, Haysville, Wellington, Bel Aire, Mulvane,
Rose Hill, Clearwater, Belle Plaine, Conway Springs, Downtown
Wichita, Eastborough, Argonia, East Wichita, Northeast Wichita,
Mcconnell Air Force Base, South Wichita, Mayfield, and Milan.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 0 and 8.
Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 21 and 54.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Sedgwick, KS; Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov