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

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Saline KS-
458 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN SALINE COUNTY...

At 458 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Assaria, or 8
miles north of Lindsborg, moving northeast at 40 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...
Salina, Assaria, Gypsum, Smolan, Falun, Bridgeport, Salina Airport,
and Kipp.

This includes Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 78 and 91.
 
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 9786 3877 9778 3891 9737 3863 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 235DEG 33KT 3868 9762 

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

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LAWSON