Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 23 at 6:21PM CDT until April 23 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 619 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Wellington,
moving northeast at 35 mph. A second severe thunderstorm was located
4 miles south of Caldwell, moving northeast at 35 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR WELLINGTON.
HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Doppler radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
siding, and vehicles.
Locations impacted include...
Wellington, Caldwell, South Haven, Mayfield, Riverdale, Perth, and
Wellington Airport.
This includes Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 5 and 26.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: