Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
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026 WWUS53 KTOP 010015 SVSTOP Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Topeka KS 715 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024 KSC045-087-010030- /O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240501T0030Z/ Jefferson-Douglas- 715 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND NORTH CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTIES... At 715 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles east of Williamstown, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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... Northern Lawrence. This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 199 and 205. 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 3898 9531 3913 9531 3913 9520 3897 9520 TIME...MOT...LOC 0015Z 289DEG 24KT 3905 9523 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN $$ Gargan