Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Wichita County, Kansas
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 13 at 7:16PM MDT until August 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
At 715 PM MDT/815 PM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 14 miles north of Chivington to 6 miles west of Horace to 17 miles north of Syracuse, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Mesonet. At 708 MDT, a mesonet site 17 miles south of Tribune, KS measured a wind gust of 64 mph. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Leoti, Cheyenne Wells, Tribune, Weskan, Horace, Selkirk, and Marienthal. This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 136 and 162.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 9:16 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Goodland KS
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
31 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Wichita County, Kansas?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (31 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
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