Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS

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

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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