Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 30 at 6:38PM CDT until May 30 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 4:38pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 637 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 5 miles southwest of Lucas to Hoisington, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 636 PM CDT, quarter size hail
was reported in Hoisington.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Russell, Hoisington, Wilson, Claflin, Dorrance, Bunker Hill, Susank,
Wilson State Park, Wilson Lake, Russell Airport, and Odin.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 186 and 205.
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