Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 30 at 1:22PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 30, 2024 - 11:22am
Expires:
October 30, 2024 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 122 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 4 miles southwest of Eskridge to 3 miles
northeast of Americus to 7 miles northwest of Olpe. Movement was
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Emporia, Eskridge, Dover, Silver Lake, Americus, Olpe, Neosho Rapids,
Harveyville, Reading, Allen, Admire, Willard, Bushong, Dunlap, and
Keene.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 between mile markers 128 and 143.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 342 and 351.
Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 117 and 162.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Morris; Wabaunsee; Shawnee; Lyon; Osage
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS