Kansas Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 13:51

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:51PM CDT until April 17 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 350 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Overbrook, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Overbrook and Globe.
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: 
Douglas, KS; Franklin, KS; Osage, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS