Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 6:53PM CDT until May 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 653 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles north of
Olmitz, or 7 miles northeast of Otis, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Hoisington, Albert, and Olmitz.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Barton, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov