Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 05:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 7:22AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 5:22am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 5:45am
Description: 
At 722 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Allen, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Reading, Allen, Admire, and Bushong. This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 138 and 154.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Lyon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS