Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Harper and Kingman Counties in South Central Kansas
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Harper and Kingman counties until 7:45 PM CDT, citing ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wichita
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central Kansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south central Kansas. The alert was issued at 6:42 PM CDT following radar-indicated evidence of a severe storm moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northern Harper County in south central Kansas
- Southern Kingman County in south central Kansas
Specific locations impacted by this storm include Harper, Attica, Willowdale, Zenda, Spivey, Rago, Runnymede, and Crystal Springs. As of 6:41 PM CDT, the storm was located over Sharon, moving northeast at a speed of 35 mph.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents are advised to stay away from windows. People and animals currently outdoors are at risk of injury and should seek substantial shelter. Ensure vehicles are moved under cover if possible to prevent hail damage.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, the following hazards are present:
- Hail: Ping pong ball size hail (up to 1.50 inches) is expected, which can cause significant damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
- Wind: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are anticipated, capable of damaging trees, roofs, and siding.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 6:42 PM CDT and is currently set to expire at 7:45 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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