Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 30 at 7:54PM CDT until May 30 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 5:54pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
SVRICT
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Reno County in south central Kansas...
Northern Sedgwick County in south central Kansas...
Harvey County in south central Kansas...
Northwestern Butler County in south central Kansas...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 753 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bentley, or
6 miles north of Colwich, moving northeast at 25 mph. This warning
replaces the previous Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
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...
Wichita, Newton, Park City, Valley Center, Goddard, Hesston, Maize,
Halstead, North Newton, Sedgwick, Colwich, Haven, Burrton, Garden
Plain, Mount Hope, Whitewater, Andale, Bentley, Newton Airport, and
Cheney Lake.
This includes Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 15 and 39.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Butler, KS; Harvey, KS; Reno, KS; Sedgwick, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov