Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 7:12PM CDT until April 13 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 5:12pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 712 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Pomona, moving
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Ottawa, Baldwin City, Wellsville, Centropolis, Pomona, and Rantoul.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 176 and 198.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for east central
Kansas.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This thunderstorm is capable of producing all types of severe weather
including extremely large hail, destructive straight line winds and
tornadoes. Move quickly to a safe shelter, such as an interior room,
a bathroom or closet or basement.
Area Description:
Douglas, KS; Franklin, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: