Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 11:40PM CDT until May 17 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 9:40pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1138 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 4 miles southeast of Reynolds to 6 miles south of
Haddam to 4 miles northeast of Miltonvale, moving east at 50 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR PORTIONS OF WASHINGTON AND CLOUD
COUNTIES.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement in Concordia reported estimated wind gusts
of 80 to 90 mph with damage to trees and powerlines at
1135 PM.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Concordia, Clay Center, Belleville, Washington, Clyde, Clifton, Linn,
Morganville, Cuba, Morrowville, Palmer, Haddam, Munden, Narka,
Mahaska, Agenda, Aurora, Vining, and Hollenberg.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Clay, KS; Cloud, KS; Republic, KS; Washington, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov