Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 26 at 3:55PM CDT until April 26 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 355 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles south of Le
Roy, or 9 miles north of Yates Center, moving east at 35 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...
Yates Center, Neosho Falls, and Piqua.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This is a dangerous storm, producing large hail driven by severe
winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Woodson, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov