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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
533 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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Saline KS-
533 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN SALINE COUNTY...

At 533 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Gypsum to Lindsborg, moving northeast at 45 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...
Assaria, Gypsum, Bridgeport, and Kipp.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 77 and 86.
 Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 264 and 266.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central
Kansas.

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

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LAT...LON 3861 9737 3861 9779 3875 9762 3895 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 233DEG 40KT 3871 9744 3858 9767 

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

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LAWSON