Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 2:44PM CDT until April 17 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:44pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
SVRICT
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Sedgwick County in south central Kansas...
Southeastern Harvey County in south central Kansas...
* Until 315 PM CDT.
* At 244 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kechi, or
near Bel Aire, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Wichita, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire, Goddard, Maize,
Whitewater, Kechi, and West Wichita.
This includes Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 10 and 20.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
Kansas.
Area Description:
Harvey, KS; Sedgwick, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
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