Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 9:53PM CDT until May 17 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 952 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles south of
Tescott, or 15 miles northwest of Salina, moving northeast at 40 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...
Beverly, Glendale, and Westfall.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 229 and 238.
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:
Lincoln, KS; Saline, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov