Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 12:52AM CDT until June 1 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 10:52pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1252 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near La Harpe,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Iola, La Harpe, Gas, Moran, Elsmore, Mildred, Bassett, and Iola
Airport.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
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:
Allen, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov