Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 6:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 616 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Arkansas City,
moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Arkansas City, Winfield, Dexter, Geuda Springs, Maple City, and
Strother Field Airport.
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:
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov