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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0147 Issued by the Wichita Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:29:33
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WUUS53 KICT 172329
SVRICT
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
629 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Lincoln County in central Kansas...
Northwestern Ellsworth County in central Kansas...
Eastern Russell County in central Kansas...
Northwestern Barton County in central Kansas...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 628 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Sylvan Grove to near Dorrance, moving northeast
at 40 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...
Wilson, Lincoln, Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Barnard, Bunker
Hill, Galatia, Susank, Ash Grove, Wilson State Park, and Wilson
Lake.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 192 and 216.
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 9794 3883 9828 3857 9873 3863 9897
3890 9868 3911 9853 3913 9851 3913 9849
3915 9849 3922 9843
TIME...MOT...LOC 2328Z 232DEG 36KT 3907 9838 3878 9860
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:36:03
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WWUS53 KICT 172335
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
635 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-Ellsworth KS-Russell KS-Barton KS-
635 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT
FOR LINCOLN...NORTHWESTERN ELLSWORTH...EASTERN RUSSELL AND
NORTHWESTERN BARTON COUNTIES...
At 635 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles northeast of Sylvan Grove to near Dorrance,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Wilson, Lincoln, Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Barnard, Bunker Hill,
Galatia, Susank, Ash Grove, Wilson State Park, and Wilson Lake.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 192 and 216.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9794 3883 9828 3857 9873 3863 9897
3890 9868 3911 9853 3913 9851 3913 9849
3915 9849 3922 9843
TIME...MOT...LOC 2335Z 232DEG 36KT 3911 9832 3882 9854
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:40:03
598
WWUS53 KICT 172339
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
639 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-Ellsworth KS-Russell KS-Barton KS-
639 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT
FOR LINCOLN...NORTHWESTERN ELLSWORTH...EASTERN RUSSELL AND
NORTHWESTERN BARTON COUNTIES...
At 639 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 5 miles southwest of Sylvan Grove to 8 miles east of
Milberger, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported golf ball size hail in
Dorrance at 638 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...
Wilson, Lincoln, Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Barnard, Bunker Hill,
Galatia, Susank, Ash Grove, Wilson State Park, and Wilson Lake.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 192 and 216.
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 9794 3883 9828 3857 9873 3863 9897
3890 9868 3911 9853 3913 9851 3913 9849
3915 9849 3922 9843
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 235DEG 22KT 3895 9846 3870 9876
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
BAERG
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:55:34
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WWUS53 KICT 172355
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
655 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-Ellsworth KS-Russell KS-Barton KS-
655 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT
FOR LINCOLN...NORTHWESTERN ELLSWORTH...EASTERN RUSSELL AND
NORTHWESTERN BARTON COUNTIES...
At 654 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Sylvan Grove to near Dorrance, moving northeast
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Wilson, Lincoln, Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Barnard, Bunker Hill,
Galatia, Susank, Ash Grove, Wilson State Park, and Wilson Lake.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 192 and 216.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9794 3883 9828 3857 9873 3863 9897
3890 9868 3911 9853 3913 9851 3913 9849
3915 9849 3922 9843
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 232DEG 36KT 3903 9832 3878 9862
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 19:10:04
506
WWUS53 KICT 180009
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
709 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-Ellsworth KS-Russell KS-Barton KS-
709 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT
FOR LINCOLN...NORTHWESTERN ELLSWORTH...SOUTHEASTERN RUSSELL AND
NORTHWESTERN BARTON COUNTIES...
At 709 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 5 miles north of Lincoln to near Wilson, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
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...
Wilson, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Barnard, Bunker Hill,
Galatia, Susank, Ash Grove, Wilson State Park, and Wilson Lake.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 192 and 216.
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 9794 3883 9828 3857 9873 3863 9897
3890 9868 3905 9854 3912 9846 3922 9833
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 232DEG 36KT 3912 9817 3887 9847
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 19:20:35
919
WWUS53 KICT 180020
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
720 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-Ellsworth KS-Russell KS-Barton KS-
720 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL LINCOLN...NORTHWESTERN ELLSWORTH...SOUTHEASTERN RUSSELL
AND NORTHWESTERN BARTON COUNTIES...
At 719 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Barnard to 5 miles south of Sylvan Grove, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Wilson, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Barnard, Bunker Hill,
Galatia, Susank, Wilson State Park, and Wilson Lake.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 192 and 216.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9794 3883 9828 3857 9873 3863 9897
3890 9868 3898 9855 3906 9843 3922 9817
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 232DEG 36KT 3918 9807 3893 9837
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
CHRISTO
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