Severe Weather Statement Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
637 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
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Shawnee-Douglas-
637 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL SHAWNEE AND NORTHWESTERN DOUGLAS COUNTIES...
At 629 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 1 mile west of
Richland, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Storm Chaser confirmed a 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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Shawnee and northwestern Douglas Counties.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 187 and 197.
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.
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LAT...LON 3889 9547 3893 9555 3906 9554 3902 9531
TIME...MOT...LOC 1135Z 203DEG 39KT 3897 9549
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
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Gargan