WWUS53 KICT 180445
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1145 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

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Russell KS-Barton KS-
1145 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

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

At 1145 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hoisington,
moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter 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, 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 3858 9892 3878 9849 3843 9848 3835 9870
      3830 9888
TIME...MOT...LOC 0445Z 249DEG 30KT 3847 9883 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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CHRISTO