Kansas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/23/2026 12:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 2:24PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 12:24pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 224 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Haddam, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Haddam and Mahaska.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for north central Kansas.
Area Description: 
Republic; Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS