A large cluster of t-storms developed during the afternoon of May 2 across central Kansas. The cluster evolved into a line or lines of storms that moved across northeast and east central Kansas during the afternoon and evening of May 2.  Wind damage reports occurred in addition to a few tornado reports with the lines.  At least 3 documented tornadoes occurred but all were short lived and relatively weak.

Tornado in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 15:05:00 to 02-MAY-18 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: TESCOTT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report relayed by Sheriff of a brief tornado in open field did no damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 15:58:00 to 02-MAY-18 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by a mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind in RILEY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:22:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINKLER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in RILEY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:45:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local weather station reported the gust on the north side of Manhattan.

Thunderstorm Wind in RILEY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:45:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKY FORD
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 17:09:00 to 02-MAY-18 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAILEYVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 17:20:00 to 02-MAY-18 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated wind gust.

Tornado in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:30:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BESTWALL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Short weak tornado along leading edge of outflow with bowing structure.

Tornado in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:47:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRVING
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A  small tornado appears to have occurred near and just ahead of the leading outflow of a line of storms. Damage to sheds, trees and outbuildings was noted especially just northeast of Frankfort.

Tornado in LYON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 18:45:00 to 02-MAY-18 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A photo of a possible brief tornado was received from radio media.  No damage occurred.  Time estimated.

Tornado in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 18:51:00 to 02-MAY-18 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Photos provided by KVOE radio shows small dust swirl on ground consistent with funnel cloud reports.  No damage occurred.

Hail in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 15:30:00 to 02-MAY-18 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMAR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 15:45:00 to 02-MAY-18 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Strong winds were reported on the gust front. Power was also out in Clay Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 19:21:00 to 02-MAY-18 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALICEVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Healthy pear tree with 8 to 10 inch diameter limbs broke off.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 19:22:00 to 02-MAY-18 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 19:28:00 to 02-MAY-18 19:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONT IDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Delayed report of tree limbs down. Size unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 19:40:00 to 02-MAY-18 19:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Measured wind gust.

Tornado in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 19:04:00 to 02-MAY-18 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVET
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM relayed report of tornado on ground just north of I-35 Beto Junction interchange. No damage reported.

Hail in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 19:07:00 to 02-MAY-18 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CLAY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-18 16:00:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Dime to nickel size hail was reported.