Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 30 at 5:16PM CDT until May 30 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
SVRICT
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Russell County in central Kansas...
Western Barton County in central Kansas...
* Until 615 PM CDT.
* At 516 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Antonino to near Bison to 6 miles south of
Albert, moving northeast at 35 mph.
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...
Russell, Hoisington, Gorham, Pawnee Rock, Albert, Olmitz,
Milberger, Galatia, Susank, and Russell Airport.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 176 and 191.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Barton, KS; Russell, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov