Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:48PM CDT until April 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 348 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Emporia, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Emporia, Olpe, Hartford, and Neosho Rapids.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 between mile markers 128 and 141.
Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 127 and 137.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for east central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Coffey, KS; Lyon, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: