Kansas Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Severe | Effective 05/30/2026 15:30

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 30 at 5:30PM CDT until May 30 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 30, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires: 
May 30, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 530 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Catherine to near Pfeifer to near Albert, moving north at 40 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... Russell, Hoisington, Gorham, Pawnee Rock, Albert, Olmitz, Milberger, Galatia, Susank, and Russell Airport. This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 176 and 191.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Barton, KS; Russell, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wichita KS