Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 11:18PM CDT until May 17 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 9:18pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1118 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kanopolis,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Ellsworth, Wilson, Kanopolis, Holyrood, Ellsworth Airport, and
Westfall.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 206 and 235.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Ellsworth, KS; Lincoln, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov