Special Weather Statement Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
508 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
KSZ054-055-058-161045-
Coffey-Lyon-Osage-
508 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN OSAGE...WESTERN
COFFEY AND SOUTHEASTERN LYON COUNTIES THROUGH 545 AM CDT...
At 507 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Madison, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Emporia, Lebo, Waverly, Olpe, New Strawn, Hartford, Gridley, Neosho
Rapids, Beto Junction, and John Redmond Reservoir.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 132 and 157.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for east central
Kansas.
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LAT...LON 3817 9596 3817 9630 3854 9609 3840 9556
3804 9595 3804 9596
TIME...MOT...LOC 1007Z 213DEG 54KT 3808 9611
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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Gargan