Kansas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/29/2026 19:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 9:53PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 29, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires: 
May 29, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
At 953 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Alton to 11 miles south of Osborne to near Lucas. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to around 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Osborne, Downs, Tipton, Alton, Portis, and Hunter.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Osborne; Mitchell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov