Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 8:40PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 6:40pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 840 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles east of
Ottawa, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size 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, Wellsville, and Rantoul.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 182 and 198.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for east central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Franklin, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: