Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 23 at 5:58PM CDT until April 23 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 558 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest
of Wellington, moving northeast at 25 mph. A second severe
thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of Caldwell, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch 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...
Wellington, Caldwell, South Haven, Mayfield, Riverdale, Perth, and
Wellington Airport.
This includes Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 5 and 26.
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:
Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov