Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 5:14PM CDT until May 18 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
SVRICT
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Saline County in central Kansas...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 514 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gypsum, or 9
miles east of Salina, moving northeast at 50 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...
Salina, Assaria, Gypsum, Bridgeport, and Kipp.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 77 and 89.
Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 263 and 266.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
Area Description:
Saline, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov