Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS

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

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Pottawatomie-
442 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY...

At 442 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Westmoreland,
moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

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...
Westmoreland and Wheaton.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3936 9610 3933 9645 3944 9650 3957 9626
      3956 9625
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 257DEG 13KT 3939 9644

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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