Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
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112 WWUS53 KTOP 010007 SVSTOP Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Topeka KS 707 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024 KSC045-087-010030- /O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240501T0030Z/ Jefferson-Douglas- 707 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN JEFFERSON AND NORTHWESTERN DOUGLAS COUNTIES... At 707 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 1 south of Williamstown, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters 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... Lawrence, Perry, Lecompton, and Williamstown. This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 190 and 205. 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 3901 9549 3905 9549 3914 9551 3913 9520 3896 9520 TIME...MOT...LOC 0007Z 273DEG 24KT 3906 9532 TORNADO...OBSERVED MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN $$ Gargan