Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Harper and Kingman Counties 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.