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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0146 Issued by the Wichita Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:32:02
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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
531 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Lincoln County in central Kansas...
Eastern Russell County in central Kansas...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 531 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dorrance, or
10 miles northwest of Wilson, moving northeast at 30 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, Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Milberger, Bunker Hill, Ash
Grove, Wilson State Park, Wilson Lake, and Russell Airport.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 186 and 205.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9803 3888 9836 3887 9838 3887 9848
3881 9849 3869 9871 3870 9897 3914 9864
3913 9849 3922 9849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2231Z 222DEG 25KT 3890 9864
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:38:02
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
537 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-Russell KS-
537 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT
FOR WESTERN LINCOLN AND EASTERN RUSSELL COUNTIES...
At 536 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dorrance, or 10
miles northwest of Wilson, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Russell, Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Milberger, Bunker Hill, Ash
Grove, Wilson State Park, Wilson Lake, and Russell Airport.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 186 and 205.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9803 3888 9836 3887 9838 3887 9848
3881 9849 3869 9871 3870 9897 3914 9864
3913 9849 3922 9849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2236Z 222DEG 25KT 3893 9860
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:45:02
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WWUS53 KICT 172244
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
544 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-Russell KS-
544 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT
FOR WESTERN LINCOLN AND EASTERN RUSSELL COUNTIES...
At 543 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles north of
Dorrance, or 10 miles northwest of Wilson, moving northeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Russell, Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Milberger, Bunker Hill, Ash
Grove, Wilson State Park, Wilson Lake, and Russell Airport.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 186 and 205.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9803 3888 9836 3887 9838 3887 9848
3881 9849 3869 9871 3870 9897 3914 9864
3913 9849 3922 9849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 220DEG 18KT 3894 9859
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:55:02
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WWUS53 KICT 172254
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
554 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-Russell KS-
554 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT
FOR WESTERN LINCOLN AND EASTERN RUSSELL COUNTIES...
At 554 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lucas, or 12
miles north of Wilson, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Russell, Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Milberger, Bunker Hill, Ash
Grove, Wilson State Park, Wilson Lake, and Russell Airport.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 186 and 205.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9803 3888 9836 3887 9838 3887 9848
3881 9849 3869 9871 3870 9897 3914 9864
3913 9849 3922 9849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 222DEG 25KT 3900 9852
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:08:03
592
WWUS53 KICT 172307
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
607 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-Russell KS-
607 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT
FOR WESTERN LINCOLN AND EASTERN RUSSELL COUNTIES...
At 607 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sylvan Grove,
or 15 miles west of Lincoln, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Bunker Hill, Ash Grove, Wilson State
Park, and Wilson Lake.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 191 and 205.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9803 3888 9836 3887 9838 3887 9848
3881 9849 3869 9871 3870 9887 3913 9857
3913 9849 3922 9849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2307Z 222DEG 25KT 3907 9844
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Correction Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:10:33
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WWUS53 KICT 172310 CCA
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
610 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-Russell KS-
610 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT
FOR WESTERN LINCOLN AND EASTERN RUSSELL COUNTIES...
At 608 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sylvan Grove,
or 15 miles west of Lincoln, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported quarter size hail SSE of
Lucas at 605 PM.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Bunker Hill, Ash Grove, Wilson State
Park, and Wilson Lake.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 191 and 205.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9803 3888 9836 3887 9838 3887 9848
3881 9849 3869 9871 3870 9887 3913 9857
3913 9849 3922 9849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2307Z 222DEG 25KT 3907 9844
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Correction Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:13:33
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WWUS53 KICT 172313 CCB
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
613 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-Russell KS-
613 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT
FOR WESTERN LINCOLN AND EASTERN RUSSELL COUNTIES...
At 611 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sylvan Grove,
or 14 miles west of Lincoln, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported golf ball size hail 5
miles SW of Dorrance at 611 PM.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Bunker Hill, Ash Grove, Wilson State
Park, and Wilson Lake.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 191 and 205.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9803 3888 9836 3887 9838 3887 9848
3881 9849 3869 9871 3870 9887 3913 9857
3913 9849 3922 9849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2307Z 222DEG 25KT 3907 9844
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
CHRISTO
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