Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 11:50PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 9:50pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1150 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Strong City, moving east at 40 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, Council Grove, Americus, Bushong, and Dunlap.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 between mile markers 128 and 130.
Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 125 and 132.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Morris; Lyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: