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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
154 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

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154 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions east central
north central, and northeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of north central
and northeast Kansas through the late afternoon. This activity is
expected to pass to the north and east of northeast Kansas around
7pm. Until then, the storms may be capable of large hail around
the size of hen eggs, damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph and a
tornado.

There is a small chance for additional thunderstorm development
late tonight over the entire area. If storms are able to form,
there could be a hail risk through the pre-dawn hours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Severe thunderstorms are forecast to redevelop by Saturday
afternoon with very large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes
possible. Additional rounds of heavy rainfall could also lead to
more widespread flooding across east central and northeast Kansas.
So a flood watch has been posted from noon Saturday through Sunday
morning.

Thunderstorms are possible Sunday afternoon over east central and
northeast Kansas. There is a risk for severe weather again Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters across northern Kansas are encouraged to report any severe
weather this afternoon to the National Weather Service in Topeka,
Kansas.

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More detailed information can be found at:
www.weather.gov/media/top/DssPacket.pdf

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