Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
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802 WWUS53 KTOP 302304 SVSTOP Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Topeka KS 604 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024 KSC085-177-302315- /O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240430T2315Z/ Shawnee-Jackson- 604 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR NORTHWESTERN SHAWNEE AND SOUTH CENTRAL JACKSON COUNTIES... At 602 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles northeast of Silver Lake, moving east-southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Fire Department reported a funnel cloud 2 miles northeast of Silver Lake. 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... Northwestern Topeka, Rossville, and Silver Lake. This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 354 and 355. 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. This is a dangerous storm, capable of producing large hail driven by severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck. && LAT...LON 3914 9596 3928 9592 3919 9566 3901 9573 TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 290DEG 22KT 3915 9581 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN $$ Gargan