Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 11:39PM CDT until May 18 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 9:39pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1139 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Olmitz, or 8
miles southwest of Hoisington, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Great Bend, Hoisington, Claflin, Albert, Olmitz, Susank, Great Bend
Airport, Cheyenne Bottoms, and Odin.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Barton, KS; Russell, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: