Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 6:42PM CDT until May 17 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 642 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles east of
Republic, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Belleville, Scandia, Courtland, and Republic.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for north central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Republic, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov