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

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Russell KS-
137 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN RUSSELL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

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

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LAT...LON 3922 9795 3862 9840 3865 9848 3906 9849
      3922 9845
TIME...MOT...LOC 1837Z 221DEG 47KT 3895 9827 

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Lincoln KS-Ellsworth KS-
137 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT
FOR LINCOLN AND NORTHWESTERN ELLSWORTH COUNTIES...

At 137 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of
Sylvan Grove, or 9 miles southwest of Lincoln, moving northeast at 55
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, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Barnard, and Ash Grove.

This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 206 and 218.
 
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 3922 9795 3862 9840 3865 9848 3906 9849
      3922 9845
TIME...MOT...LOC 1837Z 221DEG 47KT 3895 9827 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

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LAWSON