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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
651 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

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651 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON...NORTHEASTERN SHAWNEE AND NORTHWESTERN
DOUGLAS COUNTIES...

At 651 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Grantville,
moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado 2 miles northwest of Grantville.

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...
Northern Topeka, Tecumseh, Perry, Meriden, Lecompton, Perry Lake, and
Grantville.

This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 181 and 194.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3897 9540 3904 9573 3922 9571 3922 9569
      3920 9535
TIME...MOT...LOC 2351Z 283DEG 13KT 3911 9555

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

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Gargan