Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 7:42PM CDT until May 18 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 5:42pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 742 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Alma to 7 miles southeast of Alta Vista to 6
miles southwest of Dunlap, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Council Grove, Eskridge, Alta Vista, Wilsey, Bushong, Dunlap, and
Council Grove Lake.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for east central
Kansas. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
east central Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Geary, KS; Lyon, KS; Morris, KS; Wabaunsee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov