Special Weather Statement 05/25/2025 00:42 for Kansas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 2:42AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2025 - 12:42am
Expires: 
May 25, 2025 - 1:00am
Description: 
At 241 AM CDT, the public reported strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles south of Russell Springs to 13 miles northwest of Modoc to 3 miles south of Leoti to 19 miles southeast of Tribune. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Report near the Wallace, Logan, Wichita counties border of 49 MPH gust from weather station at 2:30 AM CT. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of Wichita and southeastern Logan Counties, including the following locations... Marienthal and Lydia.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for west central Kansas.
Area Description: 
Logan; Wichita
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS