Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS

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

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Shawnee-
659 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SHAWNEE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Kansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3897 9540 3900 9550 3905 9550 3907 9551
      3909 9559 3921 9559 3920 9535
TIME...MOT...LOC 2359Z 276DEG 12KT 3912 9553

$$

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Jefferson-Douglas-
659 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON AND NORTHWESTERN DOUGLAS COUNTIES...

At 659 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Grantville, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
Perry, Meriden, Lecompton, Perry Lake, and Grantville.

This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 189 and 194.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3897 9540 3900 9550 3905 9550 3907 9551
      3909 9559 3921 9559 3920 9535
TIME...MOT...LOC 2359Z 276DEG 12KT 3912 9553

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Gargan