Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 19 at 12:17AM CDT until May 19 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 10:17pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1214 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Arkansas
City, moving east at 30 mph. At 1208 AM...Strother Field measured a
67 mph wind gust.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Arkansas City, Winfield, Geuda Springs, and Strother Field Airport.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Cowley, KS; Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov