Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 30 at 9:11PM CDT until May 30 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 7:11pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 911 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lorraine, or 8
miles southwest of Kanopolis, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Ellsworth, Kanopolis, Lorraine, and Ellsworth Airport.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 218 and 228.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
If on or near Kanopolis Lake, get away from the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Ellsworth, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov