Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 7:45PM CDT until May 17 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 744 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Washington,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Washington, Morrowville, and Hollenberg.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for north central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Washington, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: