Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 24 at 3:05AM CDT until May 24 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 24, 2025 - 1:05am
Expires:
May 24, 2025 - 1:30am
Description:
At 304 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Newton to near El Dorado to 6 miles southeast of
Leon, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage
to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
Locations impacted include...
Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire,
Halstead, North Newton, Sedgwick, Towanda, Burrton, Benton,
Whitewater, Leon, Kechi, Potwin, Elbing, Burns, Latham, and Rosalia.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 17 and 34.
Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 59 and 96.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Butler, KS; Harvey, KS; Sedgwick, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS