Kansas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/30/2026 16:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 30, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires: 
May 30, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 617 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Glade, or 8 miles south of Phillipsburg, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Glade and Speed around 620 PM CDT. Phillipsburg around 625 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central Kansas.
Area Description: 
Phillips
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov