Kansas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 12:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 2:24PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 12:24pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
Conditions are becoming increasingly favorable for a few funnel clouds, and perhaps a landspout or two, across portions of south- central Kansas this afternoon. Any funnel cloud that does touch the ground will be very brief and weak, so potential impacts are expected to remain low. Showers may also occasionally produce lightning strikes, brief heavy rainfall, and gusty winds. If you see lightning or hear thunder, be sure to seek shelter. Locations impacted include... Wichita, Hutchinson, Derby, Newton, El Dorado, Arkansas City, Winfield, Andover, Haysville, Augusta, Wellington, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire, Mulvane, Goddard, Rose Hill, Hesston, Maize, and Kingman. This includes the following highways... Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 0 and 43. Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 1 and 96.
Area Description: 
Reno; Harvey; Butler; Kingman; Sedgwick; Harper; Sumner; Cowley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov