WWUS53 KICT 180439
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1139 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

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Russell KS-Barton KS-
1139 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN RUSSELL AND BARTON COUNTIES...

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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LAT...LON 3853 9903 3878 9849 3842 9848 3832 9872
      3826 9903
TIME...MOT...LOC 0439Z 249DEG 30KT 3845 9890 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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CHRISTO