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Home Tornado Warning 0014 Issued by the Wichita Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-17 19:22:05
987
WFUS53 KICT 180021
TORICT
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
721 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Lincoln County in central Kansas...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 721 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lincoln, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Lincoln around 725 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3903 9793 3896 9816 3905 9822 3919 9793
TIME...MOT...LOC 0021Z 243DEG 28KT 3902 9814
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 19:30:35
334
WWUS53 KICT 180030
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
730 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-
730 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...
At 728 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lincoln, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Rural portions of eastern Lincoln County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3897 9811 3907 9818 3919 9793 3903 9793
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 249DEG 28KT 3905 9807
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 19:36:20
519
WWUS53 KICT 180035
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
735 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-
735 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...
At 734 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Beverly, or 7 miles east of Lincoln, moving
northeast at 30 mph. A second area of rotation is located 5 miles
west southwest of Beverly moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Beverly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3902 9815 3913 9806 3919 9793 3903 9793
3897 9811
TIME...MOT...LOC 0034Z 243DEG 28KT 3907 9801
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 19:40:05
602
WWUS53 KICT 180040
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
740 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-
740 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...
At 739 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Beverly, or 10 miles east of Lincoln, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Beverly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3909 9809 3913 9806 3919 9793 3903 9793
3900 9802
TIME...MOT...LOC 0039Z 243DEG 28KT 3909 9796
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 19:45:06
836
WWUS53 KICT 180044
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
744 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-
744 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...
At 744 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ada, or 11 miles west of Minneapolis, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Beverly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3912 9805 3914 9800 3918 9793 3903 9793
3901 9799
TIME...MOT...LOC 0044Z 243DEG 28KT 3911 9791
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
CHRISTO
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-05-17 19:53:06
028
WWUS53 KICT 180052
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
752 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
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Lincoln KS-
752 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
800 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Lincoln County.
&&
LAT...LON 3912 9805 3914 9800 3918 9793 3903 9793
3901 9799
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 270DEG 28KT 3914 9785
$$
CHRISTO
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