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