Severe Thunderstorm Warning 44, NWS Wichita, KS

Issued

May 26, 2021, 3:49 PM CDT (20:49 UTC)

Expired

May 26, 2021, 4:30 PM CDT

In force

41 min

Issued by

NWS Wichita, KS

Area

Storm-based polygon

Hail

1.25 in

Wind

60.0 mph

Counties Barton County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Russell County, KS

The Wichita radar (KICT), 149 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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729 
WUUS53 KICT 262049
SVRICT
KSC009-053-167-262130-
/O.NEW.KICT.SV.W.0044.210526T2049Z-210526T2130Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
349 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northwestern Ellsworth County in central Kansas...
  Southeastern Russell County in central Kansas...
  Northeastern Barton County in central Kansas...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 348 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest
  of Holyrood, or 10 miles north of Claflin, moving northeast at 20
  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...
  Wilson.

This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 198 and 214.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central
Kansas.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3862 9840 3863 9866 3887 9861 3887 9829
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 212DEG 18KT 3867 9852 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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908 
WWUS53 KICT 262113
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
413 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

KSC009-053-167-262130-
/O.CON.KICT.SV.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210526T2130Z/
Ellsworth KS-Russell KS-Barton KS-
413 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN ELLSWORTH...SOUTHEASTERN RUSSELL AND NORTHEASTERN
BARTON COUNTIES...

At 413 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of
Holyrood, or 8 miles south of Wilson, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable 
         tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, 
         roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Wilson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central
Kansas.

A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small
interior room.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3862 9840 3863 9858 3887 9854 3887 9829
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 250DEG 10KT 3870 9845 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

DARMOFAL

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