Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
642 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024
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/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-240501T0015Z/
Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-
642 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 642 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Grantville, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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...
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 2342Z 283DEG 13KT 3912 9559
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Gargan