Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 7:38PM CDT until May 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 737 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 3 miles east of Levant to 10 miles north of Winona,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Public report of 1 inch hail south of Brewster.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Colby, Oakley, Levant, Rexford, Monument, Gem, and Menlo.
This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 42 and 75.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
These thunderstorms will produce strong winds resulting in areas of
near zero visibility in blowing dirt. Use extreme caution if you must
travel and be alert for rapidly changing visibility.
This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make
driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be
aware of rapidly changing road conditions.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Logan, KS; Thomas, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov